Just quickly, I was told this morning I have GD. I have my appointment with the diabetes educator on Tuesday, and the Obs mentioned increased monitoring and appointments, but they also crapped on about some other things that ended up making me cranky so I just wanted to leave and I forgot to ask what I really want to know, which is...

What do I expect regarding the number of appointments and extra monitoring?

I had a c/s last time, so from now (almost 28 weeks) I am on fortnightly appointments until 36 weeks and then weekly appointments. Are the diabetes dr appointments and extra monitoring usually in addition to the usual appointments? And what monitoring is usually involved? I know BSL will be monitored, but do they do other monitoring as well, like regular CTGs? And are these extra appointments and monitoring conditional - is it only if I can't control the GD with diet and exercise? Or are they standard?

TIA!