Belfie, just quickly because I can hear my DS calling mum, but he didn't have to spend 24-48 hours in special care, neither did the other baby that was in my room and both of us mums were on insulin. DS was in special care for about 1/2 hour because of his breathing but nothing to do with GD. The important thing is to BF (or FF if that is what you are planning ) asap after the birth so if they are born with low BSL the milk will bring it up and hopefully keep them out of special care. I was on a glucose/insulin drip during labour to keep my BSL's stable (they were climbing even without food) and DS had normal sugar levels when he was out.

Sorry about your aunt.