I had GD during my 1st pregnancy. Positive side is you become healthier and not put on much weight with the diet controls. Cut the carbs and switch the type of carbs, low gluten. (E.g. switch out white rice to brown rice and cut the portion). Noodle especially is more starchy. Switch to wholemeal bread.More greens (less starchy type). Sauces and gravy in your meals to be limited as these adds into sugar. Fruits to be eaten a few hours after meal so as not to spike the blood sugar. No added sugar to meals and drinks. Everything you consume just check online if it is diabetic friendly to have a gauge of the sugar. Aside, constant monitoring of blood sugars and increase/incorporate activities such as walking into your daily activities helps too!
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