Getting induced...

Was hoping to get some thoughts on being induced. I'm 38+1 with my first. I have pre-existing hypertension (which has been stable since well before I got pregnant...had been high at the beginning of appointments lately but normal by the end) and diagnosed with gestational diabetes (which has been controlled by diet alone). My dr mentioned last week that because of this, if I don't have my son by my 39-week appointment, they want to schedule an induction because that don't want me going past my due date. I could understand if there was an immediate medical need but everything's been under control so I don't get the need for it. Anyone gone through this or through an induction and have any insight or advice?