The first steps towards understanding gestational diabetes (GDM)
If you're feeling anxious, confused, or overwhelmed, you're not alone. Receiving a diagnosis and hearing "We'll set you up with an appointment soon," (or crickets!) can make the wait for answers feel absolutely endless.
This quick guide helps to fill the gap between diagnosis and your next in-person appointment with calm, clear, credible information so you can take your next steps with confidence.
Inside, you'll find:
- Simple, straightforward answers to the questions everyone has at diagnosis
- Basic next steps to keep you moving forward towards your new blood sugar goals
- How to involve your partner and family (so you're not doing this alone)
- A window into the evidence-based guidelines you need to know to keep you and your baby healthy with GDM
- The "Start Smart Partner and Family Checklist" to help your loved ones show up as part of your team
- A printable note-taking page so you can keep your learnings and any questions for your care team nearby for appointments