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2 Apr 2024

Coping with the Stress of Gestational Diabetes

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Coping with the Stress of Gestational Diabetes
Receiving a gestational diabetes diagnosis can be stressful.
It's a journey filled with new routines and concerns, but with the right strategies and mindset, you can navigate this path with confidence and tranquility.
Here's how you can cope with the stress of gestational diabetes.
Understanding Your Feelings
First, acknowledge that it's normal to feel a mix of emotions — worry, frustration, or even guilt.
Recognizing these feelings is the first step toward managing them effectively.
Stress Management Techniques
  • Education: Understanding gestational diabetes can reduce fear and anxiety. Learn about the condition, its management, and how to keep you and your baby healthy.
  • Planning: Organize your meal planning, exercise, and blood sugar testing into a manageable routine.
  • Support: Lean on family, friends, or support groups for emotional and practical help. You're not alone in this journey.
  • Relaxation: Incorporate relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or prenatal yoga into your daily routine.
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
  • Nutrition: Eating well can help stabilize your blood sugar and mood. Work with a dietitian to create a meal plan that fits your needs and preferences.
  • Exercise: Regular physical activity can boost your mood and help manage blood sugar levels.
  • Sleep: Prioritize good sleep hygiene to improve your mood and overall health.
Communicating with Your Healthcare Team
  • Ask Questions: Don't hesitate to ask your healthcare provider any questions or express concerns you have about gestational diabetes or your treatment plan.
  • Regular Checkups: Keep up with your prenatal appointments and tests. Monitoring your health can give you peace of mind.
Finding Resilience and Empowerment
  • Positive Mindset: Focus on what you can control and celebrate small victories, like a healthy meal or a pleasant walk.
  • Educational Resources: Utilize resources like books, websites, or classes on gestational diabetes to feel more in control and informed.
  • Setting Goals: Set realistic, achievable goals for your health and celebrate when you meet them.
Preparing for Postpartum
  • Looking Ahead: Remember that gestational diabetes usually resolves after delivery, and plan for how you'll continue to stay healthy postpartum.
  • Breastfeeding: If you're planning to breastfeed, know that it can help regulate your and your baby's blood sugar levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
  1. How can I reduce my anxiety about my baby's health?
  2. What should I do if I feel overwhelmed?
  3. Can stress affect my gestational diabetes?
  4. How can I stay positive?
Coping with gestational diabetes is as much about caring for your mental health as it is about managing your physical health.
With the right support and strategies, you can reduce stress and enjoy a healthy, happy pregnancy. Remember, you're doing an incredible job — keep going, mom!
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Vee
1 Jan 2024

I feel like I’m the only mama dealing with gestational diabetes 😫😭 It’s so hard to deal with 🥹

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Julie
I'm dealing with it too don't feel alone ❤️
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Vee
Is it hard for you and do you take insulin?
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Yessica
6 Oct 2023

Anybody here dealing with gestational diabetes ? 😢 I hate it! I want to eat everything I’m craving and I can’t… 🥺

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Amberly
I had it with my first I still ate everything 😭
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Yessica
Do you feel sick after eating ? Everytime I eat I get dizzy
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Yessica
25 Sep 2023

My doctor just call me i have gestational diabetes 😢 I’m so sad I have to deal with that..

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Are you having a boy? Ur at a slightly higher risk of having GDM when u have a boy! I have two boys and I had it both times! Try to control ur levels with diet and exercise and Ull b fine. But take care of ur self after birth too because you can get type 2 DM.
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Yessica
This is actually my second time having it.. I don’t know what I’m having yet I’m still waiting on my results I can’t wait😍 and I have two boys already
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Dana
30 Aug 2023

Anyone dealing with gestational diabetes? I need some advice on foods to eat when I’m craving everything! 😒😩

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Devan
I’m not gestational but I am type one. This is my second pregnancy. I def don’t fight my cravings but I do moderate. Mamas go through too much to deprive themselves of our cravings. So my advice… eat what you want but only in moderation. Hope this eases your mind a tad.
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Dana
Thank you! I tried it yesterday & i feel like that keeps my number down!
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Sarah
10 Aug 2023

Mom's with gestational diabetes and on insulin are they doing non stress tests and ultrasounds on you twice a week wondering if that's normal

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Becca
I have gestational diabetes, not on insulin but they are doing an ultrasound every week til due date.
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Sarah
ya I'm eating the diet they tell me but my sugars are uncontrolled I was originally only on bedtime insulin but now there starting me on meal time insulin maybe that's why there checking me more
27 Mar 2024

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Yari
21 Jun 2023

The doctor wants to send me a low dose of insulin, due to my high fasting levels, what stress to know if my baby will be fine, I want to end this gestational diabetes and have my baby outside 😞😏

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Taylor
I am so over it! The insulin and finger pricking is like a part time job!
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Yari
I know it's difficult, they detected it at 32 weeks, and it's very difficult and even more always thinking that the baby is fine, I think about it every day, it's difficult, I want to end this pregnancy now 😂😩
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Gloria
16 Apr 2023

Is anyone else struggling with gestational diabetes? Is anyone on the insulin? I have been stressing about the food I eat and keeping track worried they may want to put me on insulin. Also stressing the baby. #gestationaldiabetes #stress #15weeks

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Samantha
11 Oct 2022

Stress tests on Tuesday. Ultrasounds on friday. New meds for gestational diabetes work way better. And baby shower is on Saturday!

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JoJo
What week do they do the stress test
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Samantha
im not sure what week they typically start. But mine started at 32 weeks. 😊
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Grace
8 Aug 2022

Anyone with gestational diabetes? Any tips? I just got diagnosed and struggling 🥲!

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Paula
I have been diagnosed since 29 weeks it’s been hard but I’m just starting to get the hang of it you just have to try different foods and see what works well for your body I usually do 30 carbs per meal and 15 carbs per snack and that works for me so far ! It’s just hard finding things to eat because I don’t really cook much
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Grace
I agree.. thank you 😊
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