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GD - Just diagnosed
I was just diagnosed with GD. I have only spoken with the nurse and not my doctor regarding my plan of action. Can you give me any insight as to what to expect? I did not have GD with my first child so this is all new to me. Thanks for your help!
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Re: GD - Just diagnosed
You will get a glucosemeter and check your blood sugars 4 times a day. Once right when you get up in the morning, and either 1 or 2 hours after each meal.
You will probably eat 3 meals and 3 snacks a day. You will need to limit your carb intake, including fruit, and you need to eat a protein every time you eat a carb. No sweets or juices.
If you can walk before or after you eat, that will help keep your blood sugars down.
If your glucose numbers are not controlled by diet and exercise, you will probably get put on drugs, either insulin (shots) or glyburide (a pill).
You may go see your OB more often. I started going every 2 weeks when I was diagnosed instead of every month.
You may get more ultrasounds and NSTs. I get an u/s at 37 weeks to check on Kiddo's size.
Ditto the previous posters. This has been a great resource for me.
Sara
I am delivering at Christ Hospital. How about you?