Gestational Diabetes

Hi mummies, I am first time mom-to-be and recently diagnosed with GDM by my gynae. For that one month before taking the glucose test, I've changed my diet to more lean proteins and fresh veggies (but with a cheat day once a week/or every 2 weeks - just burger/spring chicken/ less sugar milk tea without pearls), however I did not do any exercise as I am constantly fatigue with nausea and vomitting. Before pregnant, I always go for health screening annually and my glucose level was good. 1) I would like to ask, even with a thorough healthy diet and proper exercise regime (at least 30 mins a day), will I get rid of GDM? 2) Could GDM be genetics? My maternal family have history of GDM (grandma, mum and aunties) and they have to inject insulin daily during their pregnancy days and sadly, they become diabetic even after giving birth. If I control my GDM now, will I become diabetic even after giving birth? 3) I feel bad passing this risks to my baby, will my baby get diabetes as well? Is there any mama who have defeated GDM and deliver a healthy baby? 4) My maternity insurance is not finalised as the underwriters keep questioning my cysts which I declared previously. However, it was accepted recently (before my GDM diagnosis), but they have not generate the policy contract for me to sign and I have declared that I have GDM to my agent... what are the chances of me being insured under GE maternity insurance? Or are there any maternity insurance able to insured mama with GDM risks? #advicepls #pleasehelp #firstbaby

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My cousin who is such a health buff (runs 10k daily pre-pregnancy and is super strict with her diet) has GD. Was a shock for us as she really takes care of her diet. As compared to me who drink teh tarik every other day and still indulges in sweet desserts during pregnancy, I have no GD. I think it's true genetics play a part too as both her parents have diabetes while my parents don't. But don't worry mommy, I have heard alot of moms who cld get rid of GDM if it's borderline. Another friend of mine was diagnosed with GD but with strict diet, her glucose level remained normal at 3rd tri.

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