I was diagnosed a few weeks ago and since my blood sugar levels have been all over the place. I take insulin before lunch and tea. I am 29 weeks with my little girl and all I can say is that I am glad that this will go away after the birth. Taking the insulin is not so bad, but all the finger *****ing is a bit much, although I am getting very good at it, it gives me a new appreciation of women who are diabetic (not just GD). Anticipation of the sugar levels and then disappointment of a bad result can be tiring too. There is a 50% chance of developing Diabetes if you have GD.
I had an emergency ceasarian for my last birth so I had already chosen to go for a planned ceasarian this time which gives me about 8 weeks to go and I do not have to worry if my baby will be larger than usual as I have already made the choice.
The positive factor is that my diet has improved immeasurably, all low GI foods and I notice that I take time to think about what goes in my mouth now whereas before I was much more relaxed about the whole nutrition thing.
I have a great diabetes educator. She encourages me to call her after hours if I have a problem and is just so committed. She said that she was not paid extra to take these calls.
I have my ob appointment this afternoon and my two things I will be doing will be getting a date for the birth and negotiating with her to allow my partner to cut the cord. I had to change hospitals as the bubby will need to be admitted to ensure her sugar levels are ok and she doesnt have a hypo.
Wish me luck
Susanne