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GD and encourgement needed

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Ok so I don’t post that often but I need some ENCOURGMENT….. I have GD and I started on insulin at night about 3 weeks ago and it still hasn’t got down under 100 for my fasting numbers- now all my other numbers during the day keep going up and now I have to take insulin before every meal…but still it’s hit and miss. I am eating the diet and not over doing it in the carbs area but still I can’t get my numbers under control. It’s just frustrating and wondering how long it's going to take for them to find the right dose so I don’t have to stress as much. Can anyone help with words of encouragement or just some words telling me it’s all going to work out and be ok? This is hard and stressful which isn’t good for the baby but I feel like I am the only one who is going through this with all my friends that had/ or are having babies and I just need some advice… ThanksJ

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  • memali26memali26 member
    I completely understand your frustration. I was on insulin during both of my previous pregnancies, and my first especially it was very difficult to find the right dose. Even up until the end I was still running high after meals. It's hard, but the best thing you can do is try not to stress about it and keep upping your insulin as directed. It can take some time to hit on the right dose, but they need to make sure the increases are slow enough that they don't send your blood sugar plummeting, either. Hang in there, you'll get it figured out :)
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  • cinderincinderin member
    Just keep trying! Listen to your doctors and follow their advice. 

    At night, (for my before bed snack) I ate high protein (usually BBQ pork, cheese, bacon) and 15 g carbs (usually 1 piece of wheat toast). Which helped. 

    If you are seeing a nutritionist or GD counselor, keep working with them on your diet too. 

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  • topofthepeektopofthepeek member
    I feel your pain. I have been at this since aroundlike 14 weeks and will be 33 on Sunday. The dr had me adjusted with my meds and then I hit about 30-31weeks and my hormones took over and they have not been able to control my fasting numbers at all. Just keep trying.

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  • VenndettaVenndetta member
    Like PPs have said it's hard to find a balance (if you even can). I am 33w2d and I am still up-ing my dosage constantly.My fasting number was under 90 for the first time today. My meal numbers are really high. I follow the diet and I take insulin before meals. Sometimes your body just makes too many hormones and you can't control it but do your best. Try not to stress and realize that this is very temporary. I personally plan on eating an ENTIRE cheesecake as soon as I'm cleared postpartum! Good Luck and hang in there!
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  • jamiem538jamiem538 member
    @venndetta - same due date!

    I'm not on insulin but I know how hard it is to get the diagnosis. I was diagnosed on my birthday and I ridiculously cried because I couldn't have cake. Have you tried no carbs at breakfast? I know that I have to tread lightly with carbs earlier in the day and then can have more later on. Sometimes I feel like I can't eat another piece of steak, eggs or almonds. Be gentile with yourself and try to find out what works. Hang in there!
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  • SarajanelleladdSarajanelleladd member
    The week I was diagnosed there were three birthdays at my work, with tables full of cake and donuts and everyone came up to me asking why I wasn't eating anything. I cried practically all week long. I'm getting really sick of lettuce, but I have found that there are a lot of veggies that I love that I hadn't given much of a chance before. Burrito bowls at Chipotle have also been a lifesaver. Cherry tomatoes delicious and a "free" food. Also snack size peanut butter with celery is an excellent protein-rich snack. Just make sure to find the ones that are lower in carbs.
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  • hpatalanohpatalano member
    Play with your bedtime snack. I was told to have 2 servings of protien and 1 of carbs but on a accidental whim one night I had about 3 servings of chicken and 1 carb and my number dropped from about 88 to 72. I have repeated that every night and haven't had above a 75 since. Everyone responds differently so keep on trying!j
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