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Sorry that you "Failed the test" I dont think its a guaranteed path to being induced or having a c-section. Many people have natural births even though they had GB

No it is not! My water broke and I had a section because baby was lodged in my pelvis this had nothing to do with my GD.

Don't let the stigma scare you. You can still eat everything you want it just has to be in moderation and in careful combination with other foods. Example, you shouldn't eat garlic bread AND pasta.

Feel free to PM me with questions. I was SO sad when diagnosed but ended up only gaining 7lbs my entire pregnancy with a 7lb baby it resulted in 30lbs weight loss post partum!

I had GD with both of my pregnancies and I tell ya, it's almost like a blessing in disguise. Both times, I only had 5-10 lbs to lose after the baby. Even right now (3 months post partum) I'm back to my normal weight (plus I've lost 3 lbs!). And both my babies came out perfect and healthy! Being on the GD diet completely changed the way I eat and feed my family. It's basically like a Paleo diet. Low carbs, lots of protein and veggies. It's a really really healthy way to eat. And no, it's not guaranteed c-section or induction! I know lot of GD mamas who had natural births. As long as you keep your blood sugars low, you won't need to induce or have a c-section. I ended up having a c-section because my water broke early and my son was breech. Up until that point, my OB was preparing for me to have a natural birth!

I ate basically what I was eating before, but with less carbs overall. For example, I ate an In N Out burger with no sauce (mustard instead). I had a whole thin crust pepperoni pizza with extra cheese. I had chicken/fish/beef for dinner with a small side of pasta or rice. It's actually how I SHOULD be eating ALL the time.

It kind of forces you to adopt a healthy eating lifestyle. PM me if you have any questions!

ETA: GD doesn't equal big baby. As long as you control your diet, your baby will be normal and healthy. My son was 6lbs 2 oz (born at 36 weeks) and my DD was 7lbs (born at 39 weeks).

I had GD with both which was odd to me because I was eating pretty healthy and have no history of diabetes in my family. My first pregnancy, I ate mostly scrambled eggs/oatmeal with cinnamon for breakfast every day and walked--those two things kept my blood sugar in check for the day and I ate pretty normal the rest of the time but still check my blood sugar every few hours.

I wasn't induced with my first and was with my second (the only reason they induced was high BP). My babies were 8 lbs 7 oz and 8 lbs 13 oz, so they were big but not unreasonable!

yup!!! Hi!!! GD is DEFINITELY not a death sentence. It's just all about testing. as @Banana taught me, a spike or two a week is not a big deal (Non-diabetics spike all the time whenever they eat sweet/carb heavy meals!). So I just ate normally and was conservative with my carbs (if a dish came with rice or bread or noodles, I'd only eat half of it... same with desserts, just half) and tested 1 hr after eating and I almost NEVER spiked. Once Wagon Sr. even tested with me and his reading was higher than mine! It's all about figuring out what will make you spike and what will not. I think @Banana also taught me that different foods will make different people spike. I could eat potatoes (french fries) with no problem at all-- a full serving with my burger (with both sides of the bun) and my levels were still within normal.

And by no means does this ensure induction or c-section!! My OB scheduled my induction at 39 weeks but plenty of doctors do not require this. Their only concern is the baby getting too big to deliver vaginally, therefore ending up in a c-section. So I preferred an induction anyway rather than risking the c-section. But if you are monitoring the baby's growth and it stays small enough you can definitely wait to go into labor naturally. Btw my first baby was 8 lbs 1 oz, went into labor naturally on my due date and hew as born the next day. This time with GD I was induced at 39 weeks and she was the same weight.

It definitely depends on the individual in terms of induction/c-section chances. I actually was very close to the cut off for GD. During most of my pregnancy I was very healthy. One of the bright sides of GD is that they monitor the crap out of you, so you actually get more info on the status of how you and your LO are doing, plus who doesn't love extra sono pics. Honestly, I only got induced because I was past my due date, and my fluid was increasing and baby's head was already down so my doc didn't want him to move out of that position. If you have any more questions, let me know. I also did not eat just chicken or veg. I did have sweets once in awhile and it was manageable! It did suck when I first found out, but in the end it was fine. Also my LO wasn't big at all. He was 7lbs!

I'm so sorry! I got diagnosed with GD at six weeks and it was a major adjustment for me to watch what I eat. I don't drink juice or regular soda, drink milk in small portions and I only eat fruit a few times a day. I still eat carbs but in much smaller portions!

Good luck!

I was diagnosed with GD at 11 weeks.
I'll be honest, I haven't changed everything I'm eating. I watch my portions and limit of course my sweets.
You will discover what you can and can't eat. My highest sugar readings are in the morning normally no matter what I eat. And in the afternoon/evening I can almost eat whatever and it's fine.
You'll be just fine. It's not a definite induction or c section.

@maisymay also taught me to walk right after a meal-- it brings your levels down like crazy! I loved to do mall days-- we'd eat something pretty yummy, then walk around and shop, and my levels would be even lower than a "normal" reading.

@ladyfingers: that's insane that your insurance doesn't cover the program. You can definitely purchase a meter and supplies cheaper elsewhere, I'm sure. I saw my meter at every drugstore around and I'm sure you could buy them online as well. The testing strips and needles I'm sure you could find online too. Good luck!!!!!! You are going to do great

Sorry about the diagnosis.I have no personal experience, but just chiming in that my mom had GD with both me and my sister and had natural births with both of us - no induction and no drugs. Good luck!