anyone else get diagnosed with gestational diabetes??

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Just would like to know I'm not the only one. I just found out today and cried at the doctors office. I really didn't think I eat bad, but apparently I do. Also wondering if anyone has any good recipes or replacements they've been eating instead of the stuff we can't have. I have a class on Thursday to better educate myself but I want as much information as possible! TIA

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I was diagnosed with GD about 2 weeks ago. It's not so bad. I did cry when I found out. I'm managing with diet but I tend to be a little over the desired limit with my fasting number in the morning and have an appointment tomorrow where I think they may put me on medication. We will see. I just keep reminding myself I'm in the home stretch and I won't have to do this too long if I remain healthy! (I'm 30 weeks)

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I don't think it's always a matter of eating unhealthy. Pregnancy hormones can mess with the insulin your pancreas produces even if you great. I don't remember exactly - but you should look it up it's pretty interesting) I don't have gestational diabetes, but I just wanted to point that out so you don't cry anymore!

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I failed my 1 HR but passed my 3 hour so I did my fair amount of research in between. Just remember it's not u did it's the way ur body breaks down sugar. Don't be hard on urself. Diet modifications and light exercise will do wonders for u. I know it might seem like the end of the world but it's temporary. Stay positive mama!

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I have it and I eat healthy. Mine is hormones. I eat a fried egg on a piece of toast with a slice of cheese, a slice of peanut butter toast or low carb cereal for breakfast. We eat salads a lot for lunch or dinner. Snacks are yogurt, String cheese and high protein snack bars... carrots and ranch dressing and apples with peanut butter work too.

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I have it too and I'm gluten free and don't eat a lot of sweets so don't feel bad! Waiting for my diabetes education class too.

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It will be okay! I cried as well when I found out myself that I had it. Going to the dietitian really really helped me understand! She explained what GD actually is and it gave me a much better understanding of what it really is, it's not about how or what you eat always.  Stick to the meal plan they give you and walk after your meals before having to do your testings. That should help keep your Numbers low. I found a few great books on amazon with meal ideas in them! Best of luck to you!!

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I found out in a voice-mail I had it from a nurse in my doctor's clinic. Then couldn't get a hold of my Dr.  I was a mess that day. I kept crying at work I was so freaked out, I'm still freaked out. They have me testing for 2 weeks then I see a doctor, not mine though because she is going on vacation...

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Eat as natural as possible. Milk would make mine go higher with my first. Change your bread or eat one slide. Portion into smaller meals. Splenda or truvia is a good replacement if you want sugar. You can still have things, but in moderation. Also try walking twice a day especially after you do have something that you know makes it go higher. It burns the sugars.

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Thanks everyone! Glad I'm not the only one. Just did my class and it helped so much! I hope everyone has a healthy rest of pregnancy!

anyone else get diagnosed with gestational diabetes??

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