How Can I Manage Gestational Diabetes Effectively?

I found that snacking when I'm not hungry only brings up my sugar levels.

@laila92 104 is good

My sugar never got back to normal with Lily. I took insulin shots and changed my diet and everything. But, on the bright side it did even out right before I went into labor and I lost a lot of the baby weight fast due to the diabetic diet. No carbs! No white starches! It's hard but worth it.

@haneefsmommy yeah but carbs turn into sugar. Me cutting most carbs and sugar I keep mine before 120 at all times now. Which is really good

@angel.simenthy I know how that feels it's depressing at times. For me it doesn't matter how hard I try it's just hard and my ob even told me if o down bring it down she was going to dismiss me for not being compliant. Like it's stuff that I try to control but it's just hard.

@lizsouthwick yes, is super hard I'm almost due and I'm just now starting to get the hang of it. I'll probably slack one of these days 😣

And tons of water and I try and take 20 min walks after meals

I've actually stop eating all types of breads, pastas, sugars and sodas this whole week. And that's how I managed it to go down my levels were up to 282. All I'm eating is lean meats, veggies, and fruits.

@haneefsmommy yes I'm on insulin anything below 120 I don't have to take insulin.

@shortstuff28, I don’t think you should deprive yourself carbs just have the recommended carbs. They have low carb bread

Did your doctor recommend insulin? This is my second pregnancy with GD first pregnancy it was controlled but I got it way too early this pregnancy and numbers were high so he put me on insulin.

I gave up. Honestly last week I tried and brought it under control. I am hungry and can't do it anymore.

Lemon water is the key. I have had it since i got pregnant. Its hard to control. No carbs. No sugar

I have it too 😣 my high was 207 & it’s been around 130 since.. I’m trying & it’s really hard so far to get lower results.

Frozen fruits work

@laila92, I always did good with Greek yogurt too! It was just enough sweet that I craved

@chasha2017 thank you I've actually never had it this low before a meal. Which is awesome

@danielleandco I'm actually going to try a bit of Greek yogurt with a strawberry tonight hopefully that helps.

104 is good!

@angelfoodcake it was before my dinner meal.

104 after meals is good! Don’t beat yourself up too hard! If it’s fasting if needs a little work try playing with bedtime snack I did well with yasso Greek yogurt bars

Was 104 your fasting?