I found out today that I have gestational diabetes. I am 28 weeks. I have to test my blood sugar 4 times a day. I meet with the dietician in 2 weeks. I was just told to cut sugars and “eat like a typical diabetic”. Not being diabetic before, I have no clue where to start! I wish I didn’t have to wait 2 weeks to speak with the dietician. Any advice on food choices? Personal experiences?

Also, she told me this puts baby at high risk. Specially for preterm labor. Just curious if most women with GD are induced early, went into labor early, or what?

I feel so much anxiety about what choices I need to make and of course the safety of my baby.

I was also prescribed Buspirone for anxiety today before finding out about GD. My anxiety was INSANE already but finding out this news just made my anxiety worse.

I feel guilty for having so much anxiety. I feel guilty for having GD. I just feel like I’m slowly getting very overwhelmed.

I want real advice please. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Help a girl out!