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A group for women who have been diagnosed with GD

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Incognito in Pregnancy symptoms

Eating out and take away?

Hey ladies, Has anyone with GD eaten in a restaurant or had a take away that hasn’t spiked their sugars? I had wagamamas and it didn’t spike me but I didn’t eat all of the rice. My baby shower is coming up and it’s being held in an Italian restaurant and we’ve ordered a load of pizzas for everyone but I guess I’...

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Incognito in Pregnancy Week by Week: Second Trimester

Does a cold affect your readings?

Google tells me having a cold can affect your blood sugars, I had my gtt yesterday and been called today to say I’ve tested positive. Can I request a repeat test when I’m better? Or would it have still been accurate. Does anyone get high readings when under the weather?

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A in First trimester worries

Metformin

At what point were people started on Metformin? I had four fasting readings over the target range last week and my midwife said we’ll review next week.. this week I’ve had three over the target range (mostly fasting levels). Fasting target is 5.5, mine have been sitting at 5.6-5.8, some days 4.8ish. Last NHS scan ba...

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Food

Really fed up and upset of just eating the same things. Any ideas on things I can eat please 😔

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H in First trimester worries

Carbs!

I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes a few weeks ago. I’ve been doing really good with my diet. I’ve lost 2 lbs while my doctors are concerned about it. They have noticed that I’m not eating enough carbs. My protein intake is great... To be honest I’m a bit scared of carbs and over doing it. Any suggestions? Me...

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