Recently diagnosed

I posted about this a couple of days ago and got lots of good tips. Might be worth having a look at that discussion. They seemed to have helped and my blood sugars have been okay since then

I was told last week, still no appointment, I’ve been cutting back on sugar, getting low sugar items. Cutting back on carbs etc xx

https://www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk

My midwife told me to enjoy food until I had my education session lol. You can start to make more sensible choices but don't completely cut carbs out as an example as you actually need them. Aim for 30-50 grams for your main meals and 15-30 grams for snacks in between meals

Thanks so much everyone! I definitely like the thought of enjoying food until the session @Rachel haha

i have it and i can eat absolutely anything i want nothing seem to effect it! i’m convinced i don’t have it😂😂xx

@Lexi no that’s me!!!! Nothings triggered it yet and tbh I feel like it should be 😂

The nhs advice isn’t great to be honest that websites jess linked was amazing for me I followed the Facebook too i swear if it wasn’t for there guide I would’ve been struggling I stayed diet controlled and never got a reading out of range, The key is to pair carbs with fats and proteins etc, honestly gduk was a god send for me amazing information

Also be aware that if you’re eating normal, and have loke a chocolate bar for example, you might test and hour later and the reading is in range but you could’ve spiked and crashed within that hour !

Before I give tips I just want to say I got my results on a Saturday. They were clear as day. But since the doctor wouldn’t call me until Monday, I had some chocolate chip cookies Sunday night. A farewell send off 😂😂😂 Tik tok was very helpful with tips on snacks to eat. I think the most helpful thing that came out of my meeting with the diabetic nurse is DONT SKIP YOUR BEDTIME SNACK! Make sure it’s high in protein. Last night I snuck some grapes in with my snack and my fasting levels were high 😫. But I’m only on day two and I’m trying to be kind to myself. A lot of it is trial and error.