Oh don't worry too much, a few of us in my mum group went through the same thing where only one of the three readings was out of range, and the doctor explained that technically even one elevated value can be enough to flag GDM for closer monitoring, so your care team is right to follow up. Someone in my mum group mentioned that her doctor had her do the 7-times-a-day finger prick testing at first just to get a two-week baseline picture, but once her numbers looked consistently stable, they eased off the frequency, so it really depends on what your O&G and dietician decide after reviewing your pattern. The dietician consultation is actually really useful, a few of us found that small tweaks like spacing out carbs and pairing them with protein made a big difference in keeping that one-hour number in check. Do double-check with your own doctor though, since every case is a little different and they know your full history best!
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