I had GD with DD1 it wasnt found out until 26 weeks when I went into pre-term labour with her, DD2 the results were high but borderline and I managed to avoid it JUST this time I was first tested at 18 weeks like you and retested again last week to find out i havent avoided it this time around.

Heres what i got on a handout at the drs:

When you first wake up in the morning, your blood sugar will normally be low. If you eat a breakfast that is high in starch and sugar (like pancakes and syrup, or sugared cereal with fruit) your glucose levels will skyrocket. However, skipping breakfast is not a solution! A small, high protein meal that includes a meat serving, a complex carbohydrate such a slice of whole wheat toast, and a glass of milk or cup of low calorie yogurt will start your day off smoothly.

A common mistake is waiting too long for lunch and dinner, then overeating. If your sugar level dips too low, it will tend to bounce higher when you finally do eat. A snack of vegetable sticks with low calorie dip, cottage cheese with a small serving of fruit, or whole wheat crackers with peanut butter can help get you through until lunchtime. Keep a tray in the fridge with healthy snacks you can eat on the go.

A serving of protein, one of vegetables and one or two of carbs - try whole grain pasta or pita bread for variety. Avoid white processed bread. Water or unsweetened 100% fruit juice is much better than soda, but if you can’t resist, make any soda you drink diet. If you can plan on some physical exercise after each meal you can eat two bread servings at a time for energy, or indulge in two bites of your favorite dessert!

Another snack to help you coast till dinnertime. Again, pick a serving of fruit and or vegetables to help you meet your minimum for the day. Vegetable / fruit juice blends are a great way to help you get enough of both of these important foods. Combine such a drink with a few tablespoons of soft cheese on a whole grain bagel for a quick easy snack on the road.

This is possibly the trickiest meal of the day. If you eat late and are inclined to crash into bed shortly afterward, you will need to guard against overeating. A whole grain wrap stuffed with chicken and salad trimmings is a good quick meal when you are beat. Drizzle some dressing over it, or follow up with a sugar free cookie to provide a little fat. This will break down in the early morning hours and help you make it to breakfast without your glucose levels bottoming out. If you eat earlier, and like a larger dinner, make sure you will be active enough to burn off some of the calories before relaxing. Try catch up any missing servings of vegetables and fruit at dinnertime; these are the most often overlooked throughout the day.

When you are up for more than three hours after dinner and your sugar level starts to dip, a light snack may be in order. This can be as simple as an apple or a small whole grain muffin. If you go to bed early, and constantly wake with drastically low levels in the morning, consider a wee hours foray to the kitchen to boost yourself. A half sandwich of chicken salad on whole wheat or a few peanut butter crackers with a cup of milk will be enough to keep you from crashing.



I have heaps more info too if your interested