I agree, gestational diabetes is absolutely not a good indication for a caeserean section. You can search on the internet or get some more books to educate yourself regarding the relative risks and benefits of caeserean or induction as opposed to a natural labour and birth, if this is the direction you'd like to go. But as pointed out, if your sugars are well controlled, you can expect a baby that is only slightly larger than normal.
GPs are not pregnancy experts - they are the proverbial "jack of all trades" and while some might take a special interest in pregnancy care, it sounds as if yours does not. The experts on pregnancy care are midwives or obstetricians. Midwives specialise in the normal birth process, and should be your first "port of call", and obstetricians specialise in surgical interventions, and can answer questions specifically related to your "high risk" factors.
If you are having trouble getting the information you would like, call your antenatal clinic at your booking hospital and ask to make an appointment to see the clinic midwives for one of your appointments instead of your GP. This is different to an antenatal class. At a clinic appointment, they will do all of the things your GP would do at an appointment, but hopefully have a lot more time to discuss your questions, concerns, or fears.
Another option might be to seek out an independent midwife. You wouldn't necessarily need to retain an independent midwife for the birth; I know with our practice, we offer antenatal education packages where the midwife gives a thorough, non-biased take on all of your pregnancy, labour, and birth options. Depending on your financial situation, you might be able to arrange for a series of classes, or maybe even a one-off visit with an independent midwife at their casual call rate, to discuss your options.
Hope this helps.
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