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Question

My dr just called and told me she’s going to diagnose me with GD. She told me to check my blood sugar 4x a day and is setting me up an appointment with a nutritionist for next week. Are there any tips/advise for getting through the rest of my pregnancy with GD? I feel so bummed and embarrassed I have it. What are your favorite things to eat/make? What are the big things to not eat? Thank you!😔

Answer

Find some snacks that work for you and keep them around. Mine are nuts, veggies or rice crackers with hummus, Kind bars, hardboiled eggs, Ryvita crackers with almond butter, apples or berries with cheese. I find I can eat a chocolate bar, or some chips, if I eat it with my meal and then go for a walk after. I try to pair healthy carbs with a protein, and I don't shy away from fat. I was diagnosed at 28 weeks and I'm now over 31 weeks, and so far it hasn't been too bad.

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My biggest tip is to not be embarrassed. It’s just luck of the draw (or, placenta as it were). It’s soooo common and skinny people, fat people, and everyone in between get it. 
Getting the diagnosis is honestly the worst part. I was diagnosed at 21 weeks and am now 37. Baby and I are both healthy - but I’ll be induced next week. 
Find a way to incorporate protein into every meal, and it’s ok to play with carbs and test and see what works for you. Everyone responds differently - I can eat cereal for example no problem but not pancakes. 
Keep some low carb yummy snacks around (healthy and treats) and it’ll make life easier. My go to’s are chocolate Atkins bars, apple w PB, low carb/cal “ice cream”, and veggies and hummus

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