Gestational diabetes

Hi i have gestational diabetes and in past 5 days i have 10 high and 3 low reading
I am struggling to manage it with diet because after reducing carbohydrates i feel always hungry and less energetic
Anyone also struggling with it please guide if medication is necessary in gestational diabetes if yes what kind of medication they are getting? I am so much depressed because of it before i was enjoying my pregnancy now i am feeling stucked

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Medication is often needed. No one can tell you which one specifically for your specific pregnancy.
Speak to your midwife for more information on your options.

Honestly the limits they give you pregnant are ridiculous, as a type 1 my normal blood sugar targets is a much higher range, had someone with gd tell me they were told to go to hospital if it was ever above 6. Normal high is above 12!! They put a lot of pressure on when it’s never something you’ve dealt with before. I spent my entire first pregnancy above 10. Stress will also raise your blood sugar so try not to worry about it too much, easier said than done Ik

I’m on metformin 500mg in the evening and this has helped me keep my blood sugars in range. Before taking it mine were high all the time. I still have high readings now and then but not as much x

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