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I have gestational diabetes but havibg delivered my baby a week ago i checked my fasting sugars this morning and theyvwere 5.3 then 5.8. I had taken lactulose liquid earlier in morn. Would this increase the readings does anyone no???

Hi all just wondering what peoples levels returned to following birth of baby? Did u monitor and diet as strictly after giving birth?? My metformin an insulin was stopped the night before i delivered. My diet has had a few treats to keep me goin as baby in neonatal. Had 2 ginger nut biscuits an...

Yeah i am on metformin tablets an insulin also an this week my morning readings keep going up ton5.5-5.7. Really worrying bout effects metformin an insulin will have on my baby. Hba1c done two weeks ago said 33 but have really struggled this week and had biscuits or chocolate of some sort most...

Thanks so much for sharing joycie- how did u then get diagnosed with it? It is my first baby i am sooo nervous about size and complications as measuring so big and afraid for birth xx

Hi all i was diagnosed with gestational diabetes but my main concern is that it is pre-diabetes/type 2 following this. Am 35 weeks pregnant and on metformin and insulin and feel more than likely will have a diagnosis of diabetes after ogtt after i hive birth, what were u guys hba1c before and...

Thank u so much Ellie - she just gave me the sheet with the numbers on it and i hadnt a clue. Had been told at the clinic weeks ago that was more likely ive had type 2 for awhile rather than GD xx

Hey all had diabetic clinic yesterday am now 33.5 wks pregnant. Have been on metformin 1000mg twice daily for 2 weeks an started on insulin yest 2 units to start with but my sugar levels seem to be increasing since this. Anyone experienced that?? Also bloods came bk yest an hba1c is 33 - what...

Thanks everyone i was thinking weetabix or oatabix was a safe option its really trying to find something for breakfast when in work rushing... what kind of things do you take for breakfast?? Looking ideas on something that doesnt take time to prepare

Hi everyone i am newly diagnosed and trying to find my way. So i have to check my blood glucose before i eat and an hour after - is the timing of this strict or what if ur late by like 10/15 mins?? (im 30 weeks pregnant also) an hard to manage this with work I tested mine before breakfast was...

Hi am also newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes and have a random question. Every now an then i love a wee coke zero is this a total no no??

No none of these het but said i may have to wait 5 weeks on appointment so dont no if i will need insulin or metformin. Just worried how this will affect my baby now

Newly diagnosed with GD but feeling i am probably type 2 that was never picked up. I am 29 wks pregnant. Is this too late to change my diet to have less effect on baby?? Sooo worried as have had crazy sweet tooth over last 7 months and panicked how this will affect the baby. Am i too late?