Newly diagnosed with GT

Yes it did for me. I was devastated too at first. And I had trouble with guilt. The clinic helped. Having the monitor helped so I could see what was happening more clearly. And time. It will be okay

I’m 28 weeks on Thursday and just been diagnosed too. My readings are pretty high so I’ve gone straight onto tablets and insulin injections but think that’s rare. They will continue to adjust your medication to ensure baby’s growth stays within a safe range and your diet plays a big part in it, so make sure you follow the advice. I’m finding keeping carbs low the hardest thing tbh! Try not to worry, as long as you follow their advice and keep your numbers within the right range with diet and meds it will be fine

I got a call on Wednesday past with the news, I felt completely overwhelmed as well. I cried most of the day and refused to get out of bed. I wasn't having my appointment with team until today so it was quite a stressful wait. Dietician rang me Thursday with with a rough meal guide to follow and I realised it wasn't that bad but she organised an appointment with the the diabetic nurse on Friday so I could speak to someone and understand more about GD which relieved me more than I thought. Had my first appointment today with the diabetic consultant and they were so friendly and reassuring!! Felt more positive coming out of it than before I got tested for GD. I have been finger pricking from Friday and all my numbers have been in range without making too many changes to my diet, the main one is fizzy drinks. You're going to be in great hands! And get to see baby more often, so any chance of any problems is going to be caught earlier. Try not to worry, I feel silly for panicking so much.

I was the same. I had to get injections. My numbers stayed high. But once I delivered everything went back to normal. But what my doctors failed to tell me is that you may have your gallbladder removed due to having a big baby which I didn't know. They kept making it seem like I had gd in my last pregnancy and I kept telling them my other one was a normal pregnancy he was an average size. It's like once you have a gd once they treat you like you've had it before.

Thanks everyone, I’m feeling more reassured already! Like everyone said at least it’s been picked up and I’ll be monitored closely now. X

My nurse that did my teaching class told me that if controlled the risks to me and baby were exactly that of a mom without GD. So try not to stress. I was diagnosed about a month ago and have been able to control my numbers with diet. And don’t freak out if a few are still high. A few high readings have been ok for me. Especially if I knew why.

Thank you, that’s great to hear. I start my clinic and testing tomorow so fingers crossed I can manage it well through diet.