Every pregnant woman has to drink that yucky sugary drink for the blood sugar test. I almost failed all the tests. I wasn't too happy when I heard the news. I was at risk because my mother had gestational diabetes with her second pregnancy. In spite of the risk, I wanted to avoid it. Although there was nothing I could do.
It's not fun when genetics are against you. Neither my diet nor my weight were causing the issues. Everyone told me it was out of my control, but I still felt responsible. I remember the first time I had to give myself an insulin shot. I sat alone in the bathroom with the fan on so I could concentrate. I kept picturing my baby's face in my mind as I hovered the needle over my thigh. I knew that I was doing it for her. It took me a long time but I was able to do it. At the end of my pregnancy, the shots became second nature to me.
Diabetes needs to be taken seriously. When I visited the endocrinologist I felt so sorry for all the individuals in the waiting room. I thought to myself "I only have a few more months and these people have diabetes for the rest of their life." I was saddened by what I saw. It definitely opened my eyes to diabetes and how I wanted to avoid it going forward.
I was lucky that my blood sugar levels returned to normal shortly after giving birth. Each time I checked my blood with the glucometer and it had a normal reading - without insulin - I would get so excited! It is amazing how our body functions!
Here's a video about how to cope with gestational diabetes. It's kind of funny but great information:
This video explains what gestational diabetes is:
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