Gestational diabetes: how can I lower fasting blood sugar?

Question

I was diagnosed with GD and I've been monitoring my blood sugar for a week now and my day time ones are all normal for the most part unless I ate really bad or didn't do any physical activity after my meal. But I consistently have high fasting blood sugar and I can't figure out a way to lower that. 
I'm looking for suggestions on what I can do. 
My average fasting blood sugar is between 97-100. I was told it needs to be less than 90. Right now we're trying to figure out if I can manage with just diet and exercise. If I can't get it figured out my doctor will put me on medicine or insulin. 
Any and all help is welcomed.
Thank you in advance

Answer

Do you check in morning even before getting out of bed or right when you get up? Or do you do your morning routine or whatever and then check? Doing anything like getting ready or showering or whatever can cause it to increase. 
Make sure you’re check it after 8-10 hrs only... longer fasting can cause increases as well. 
Some people suggesting eating a protein bedtime snack. 
Some people suggest exercising in evening as well.

Answer

I was having the same problem. No matter what I did my morning fasts were way too high. I had to go on a low dose of insulin just at night.

Answer

Mine was high as well around 100 every morning for 2 weeks. Didn’t matter what I ate or didn’t eat the night before but my doctor suggested to go for a walk and try to get my heart rate up when doing so. If I can’t make it out for a walk I try and do like squats or lunges something that gets me out of breathe which doesn’t take much theses days. Once I started I had below 95 for 2 weeks straight so I avoided medications as of now.

Answer

You need to have a late snack with protein & carbs. The protein slows the absorption of the carbs and keeps you steady through the night. Without the carbs your liver will “help” you and dump glucose so you don’t have a low. I’m a type 2 diabetic and have to do this or I have high fasting numbers pregnant or not.

Gestational diabetes: how can I lower fasting blood sugar?

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