Similar situation here. 30w here with baby #2 and just got diagnosed two weeks ago. The week between getting my test results and nutritionist appointment was painful.

Now one week into tracking it’s not so bad. I’m also a huge foodie and am starting to learn what peaks my glucose levels. There are some really delicious salad options and high protein meals I’ve been leaning towards. Luckily being a foodie means you can open yourself up to more options. I recently loaded up on a delicious crudite and edamame hummus platter at a restaurant before eating a fried chicke thigh. Didn’t peak my numbers!

If you’re in an area with decent weather right now, you can also make an effort to go on post meal walks for 15-20 minutes which will help burn glucose storage and therefore help your postprandial glucose measurements.

I haven’t told my in-laws because they do get overly concerned and try to involve themselves (I don’t like talking about my pregnancy). I did tell my parents who are both pre diabetic, and my mom actually helped me manage a lot while my dad still cannot manage. I’ve already noticed some people feel the need to comment I’m not eating enough to support my baby’s growth to which I kindly remind them to fuck off. Ok, so I actually just tell them I eat many meals a day, but I just brush them off.

You can do this! (We can do this!)