GD tips

I chose the finger prick as an alternative to the glucose tests and just set a 1hr alarm once I start eating. Since my time of eating is different throughout the day I have no alarm for the actual meal but you could totally eat at the same time everyday and have food alarms set and then set a 1hr alarm once you take your first bite. Have your glucose meter kit on the table in front of where you eat so you can remember and dont forget because it is in another room.

I also have a horrible memory when it comes to medication, so today at my appointment my nurse had suggested an arm monitor that constantly monitors for you! she was telling me that it’s changed out twice a month and you barely even feel a pinch when placing it! i would suggest asking about that if it’s something you’d be comfortable with!

I have always done 2 weeks of finger pricks rather than the drink and I just set an alarm for 2 hours after first bite. I printed a template to write them down and just folded up the piece of paper and kept it with my kit. Keep the kit in your purse so even if you're out and about you have it with you.

You could do a few weeks and have good levels and not have to do your whole pregnancy still! My 2nd I had to do for 4 weeks bc I had a few high fasting numbers but then I got to stop so have faith.