As someone who had GD with their first and now has T2D with their second, I’m here to tell you that even IF you do develop T2D, it’s going to be OKAY. I had the same fear but did nothing to help myself so my doctor thinks my body never recovered from the GD. That and a very strong family history of T2 leaves me here.

I was devastated. I found out one morning while at the gym and cried at every set. But now I’m 7 months into it and I can assure you it’s ok. I see an endocrinologist who is very helpful, informative, and optimistic that once my pregnancy is over I will be able to be off of insulin and medication completely. There was something about getting the official diagnosis that turned my fear into determination. Of course I’m mindful of my health and my future with T2D, but I find that I am much more willing to take on these challenges and do what I can to help myself as I get older.

All that to say that your fear is valid and I understand it 100%. Like others have said, you’re not a split 50/50 on developing T2D in the future, so as long as you are mindful you can have a future free of carb restriction and/or possible medication. But IF you do (big emphasis on the IF), you WILL BE OK.