https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/2013/03/top-29-most-annoying-things-to-say-to-people-with-diabetes/

Man this link is so relatable.

I currently have GD which I also had when prego with my boy. And well long story short it’s hard I don’t need people reminding me of it. I get reminded of it every time I have to go up on my units of insulin or when I have to wait at the pharmacy for more than an hour bc they have to have my insurance approve my refill because I am using at least one full pen Every other day (100/night)

Yes, I take meds. I’m on metformin

Yes, I check my sugars

Yes, I am on insulin. I have to shoot up at night and now start doing it with some meals.

No, it’s not helping much but it’s keeping it somewhat leveled and controlled. Which is better than nothing.

Yes, it sucks to do the Injections bc sometimes it burns.

Yes, it can go away or it can linger in my body and become type 2.

Yes, I know the further along I am the more insulin resistant I will become.

Yes, I know insulin makes you gain weight and luckily I haven’t gained more than 2lbs since being pregnant.

Yes, I know my baby is gonna be a bit bigger. But that won’t change my love for her.

Yes, I am careful on what I eat. But sometimes I give in to the craving.

Yes, I’ve cried myself to sleep when my sugar levels wouldn’t go down no matter what I did.

Yes, I’ve even cried called my mom because I’ve been feeling nauseous all day bc of my sugars and I hate throwing up.

Yes, even though I have had good healthy meals I’ve had high readings.

Yes, I have lots of appointments (OBGYN, MFM,Diabetes consultant, and pediatric cardiologist)

Yes, I’ve cried thinking what more Can i do?

Yes, I’ve cried bc I was so hungry but I was afraid of eating and having my sugars spike up.

No, I am not upset that i have to have surgery and deliver her early.

Honestly I am just counting down the time for when she arrives bc being pregnant I can’t really do too much. But overall she Is healthy and that’s all that I care about.

I also blessed to have a great man by my side and for my MOM!! Bc she comforts me and tries to find ways to help me and cheer me up.