Borderline and monitoring the symptoms.

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3. I know I'm probably going to end up with it at some point as well.

I had gestational diabetes (diet controlled) when I had my son. I was "borderline" gestational when I had my daughter 7 yrs before that. They said about 50% of those diagnosed during pregnancy will develop diabetes in the next 10-15 years after delivery.

The most important thing I learned from that experience was to balance whatever I ate. If I put something in my mouth that was a carb, I had to have a protein to go along with it, and at night, it could be on the 'richer', 'fattier' side (took longer to break down over night).

Do you have access to a nutritionist, either through work or any community or fitness centers around where you live? I work at a university. We have a nursing/PT program and a state-wide cooperative extension program. They sometimes do nutritional counseling for employees as well as for the general public. The price is much more reasonable than going to a private nutrition counselor. If you live close to a teaching hospital or a Univ/College with a medical program, they may offer the same type of counseling. Another place to look would be your local food co-op. I know ours has one-on-one appointments that you can schedule.

Sending healthy vibes that we can both keep it at bay as long as possible.