does gestational diabetes go away - #25836
I am really struggling with this whole gestational diabetes thing. Got diagnosed a couple of months ago and let me tell you, it’s been a rollercoaster. At first, I didn’t think it would hit me. I mean, I eat healthy and try to stay active but boom, those test results came back and it said I had elevated blood sugar levels. My doctor keeps telling me what to eat, testing my blood sugar – which, by the way, is super annoying! Anyway, I’m managing, but I can't help but wonder, does gestational diabetes go away? Like, once I give birth, will I just magically go back to normal? Or is this something I’ll have to deal with long after the baby is born? I read conflicting things online. Some say it disappears after delivery and others suggest it could stick around or lead to type 2 diabetes. Ugh! I just want to focus on my baby and not worry about my blood sugar, ya know? I guess I’m just looking for some clarity because I’m really anxious about what this means for me and for my little one’s health too. Does gestational diabetes go away for everyone or are there risks I should really be worried about?
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