Oh I'm so sorry you're going through this, it can feel quite overwhelming when you weren't expecting it, especially since you didn't have it before. The good news is that managing it well during pregnancy is totally doable and lots of mums have been through this successfully, so don't lose heart. A few of my mum friends who had GDM said the dietary changes weren't as drastic as they feared, and their babies turned out perfectly fine. Your gynae or polyclinic will give you a meal plan and likely refer you to a dietitian who can make it work for your lifestyle, so you're not alone in this journey. Be kind to yourself during this time, and remember it's temporary and you're doing everything right for your baby.
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