gestational diabetes

[emzeey123]

hey everyone,
im 18 years old and 33 weeks pregnant today.
i found out i had gestational diabetes yesterday and i just sat and cried.
my baby is also breech so im hoping he'll turn!
just wonderiing if anyone could give me advice or something, i'm pretty scared.
my boyfriend (baby's dad) and family are being really supportive.
i have my appoinment with the dietacian on monday but thats 4 days away
just need a guideline of what i can eat etc.
would appricate any help you can offer.
thanks.

 

[lindaj]

Hi,

I totally sympathise with you I found out I had GD 2 weeks and I'm still very tearful!

I have been unable to control my levels with diet alone although I have tried very hard I was put on Metformin 500mg after a week and then the dose was doubled this week.... very stressful! It all seems very daunting and seems trial and error are the only way to learn! Eg: I have found that on the advise of my consultant, to eat wheetabix however they send my levels rocketing so will have to cut them out altogether by the looks of it! I am being extremely conscience of everything that has past my lips and my levels have only started to stable the past day or so

Just wanted to let u know u are not alone! Hope baby turns for u as well

Chin up and all you can do is try your best