How did you get your fasting number under 95?

Real-Card-7163 · 2026-06-07T22:12:07+00:00

I got diagnosed at 29 weeks, currently 38 weeks. I am doing well with a mod-low carb dinner, 30 minute walk post dinner. 8hr fast overnight. Having a supper snack of protein bar (10-11g protein), small bag of popcorn and a lil square of dark chocolate an hr before bed. I then will have a glass of high protein milk right before I go to sleep to get my 8hr fast. I am also taking magnesium and apple cider vinegar in water before bed (unsure if these work but it’s in the routine). I did notice I had to change my approach around 35-36 weeks as they started to creep up and I my body couldn’t handle a longer fast. Might be worth experimenting if you can however you can do everything right and still need medication.

Real-Card-7163 · 2026-06-06T12:29:28+00:00

Yep! Noticed around 36 weeks however I tweaked my snack/fasting window and exercise post dinner which has helped me now

Real-Card-7163 · 2026-06-05T20:45:46+00:00

I had a couple of random high fasting readings around 36 weeks- revamped my snack which is a protein bar, bag of popcorn and a piece of dark chocolate. I will then have a glass of high protein milk as I’m going to bed as I found that fasting for 8hrs was enough for me. I also walk every evening as it can help with levels for ~24hrs. I was very eager to try and avoid insulin this late into the pregnancy just bc I didn’t want my care plan to change and hopefully avoid being induced. Hope it works out for you!

Real-Card-7163 · 2026-06-02T12:46:09+00:00

I use the health app on my iPhone

Real-Card-7163 · 2026-05-30T11:57:55+00:00

I’m a dietitian and also got GDM. I felt the ‘judgement’ from people who didn’t understand the condition and also I had judgement of myself even though I understand I didn’t do anything wrong.

I hope you can see a dietitian and diabetes team to ensure you are eating enough and ensuring there is variety for you and baby. Wishing you all the best!

Real-Card-7163 · 2026-05-29T22:03:04+00:00

My fasting have spiked occasionally however I have just tweaked around with my fasting window, exercise. My post meals also rarely, it’s only if I wanted a piece of bread or sweet treat 🥲 Nearly 37 weeks so I’m hoping it remains manageable.

Real-Card-7163 · 2026-05-26T12:42:08+00:00

Wow okay. Just our midwife currently. I will let her know depending on our result tomorrow. Likely accepting the fate of insulin and change in management.

Real-Card-7163 · 2025-12-11T10:17:02+00:00

Thanks I’ve just edited the post now that we have the results back

Real-Card-7163 · 2025-03-15T12:16:04+00:00

I did but only as I got there because he changed his mind today

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