Gestational Diabetes Tips?

How are you able to get diagnosed with this early?? I thought they didn’t do they test until 20 something weeks

I found a lot of healthy sweets on Pinterest! Also, I would really recommend getting a lot more protein in, and consuming protein before carbs or sweets. I had gestational diabetes with my first and have had really low glucose levels this pregnancy by just focusing heavily on protein and making low-sugar swaps when I get my sugar cravings. Baked oatmeal “brownies” are AMAZING too! I pop them in the microwave and add chiaboni vanilla sugar free Greek yogurt on top, and it’s like a lava cake b

Hi! FTM and on insulin to regulate GD. I second the plain Greek yogurt, and having cereal ‘parfait’ style on top (crushed up with blueberries), dark chocolate with almonds/cashews/walnuts. And not overly restricting carbs but learning to count your carb choices! Also, walking for ~20mins after a meal can help!

If you pair proteins/ fats with carbs it tends to balance it out! My fave snacks were:
Apple and cheese
Apple and peanut butter
Greek yogurt with dark chocolate and berries
Home made peanut butter cups- oats, peanut butter and dark chocolate.

Generally if you avoid certain carbs and pair your foods appropriately, it’s pretty manageable! I also recommend going for 20 minute walks after you’ve eaten xx