Is it normal to lose weight (6lbs) in a month , 8 months preggo?

Question

I lost 6 lbs in exactly one month. I have been walking 4 hours for 2 weeks to help with gestational diabetes and weight gain. Every time I go to doctor they scare me with my baby going to be too big which she is actually in the normal range 3.6 lbs. or that she will die because of the sugar levels.

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I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes a week ago and have lost about 3 pounds already just from not eating sugar and walking everyday.
My doctor said it’s normal to drop some of the water weight and sugar weight when you switch your diet for gestational diabetes.

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As long as it is not a ton of weight lost very quickly and you aren’t already underweight, then you should be fine. I’ve lost almost 25 lbs throughout this pregnancy and haven’t gained any weight so far 🤷🏻‍♀️I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes early (12 weeks) and have drastically changed my diet. Still can’t believe I haven’t gained any at 33 weeks, but baby is healthy so I’m not complaining.

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Same! I have lost about 10lbs walking and eating different. It’s such a boring diet though!

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I saw that my gestational diabetes diet change  and more exercise I lost some weight. Baby kept growing between appts and is on track 40% percentile so no worries or issues with doctors

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I don’t have GD, but I’m overweight and have lost 23lbs total. Just in the past 3 weeks I’ve lost 3lbs and gained back 5lbs. They’re not concerned with me simply because I am so overweight lol

Is it normal to lose weight (6lbs) in a month , 8 months preggo?

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