Yesterday I attended the scheduled dietitian class about gestational diabetes. It really wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Considering I have been quite upset about all this sugar stuff, I wasn't sure if I would cry through the whole thing or just sit there angrily. Turns out, neither! The people were really nice and though this is a big deal, they helped explain a lot of things and provided a plan of action.
Gestational diabetes is when your body does not use the food you have eaten correctly. This happens during pregnancy due to hormones. Gestational diabetes affects 4-7% of pregnant women, but 10-12% of pregnant women in Kentucky. Though it will go away after the pregnancy, it is not something to mess around with right now.
The dietitian gave me a sample meal plan that limits carbs and sugar. I am supposed to have 3 meals and three snacks a day. I have to test my sugar each morning before eating and then 2 hours after each meal. The idea range is 70 mg / dl to 120 mg/dl.
So far today, my sugar has been within these limits, so all is well. I'll just keep monitoring it and recording the levels and then show my doctor on the next appointment. If everything continues going well, I will not have to check my sugar levels as often. Keep your fingers crossed!
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