Gestational Diabetes Management Aftercare Instructions
A day-by-day recovery guide for gestational diabetes management: what to expect, how to care for yourself, and when to call. Free to read and print.
What to expect
Hypoglycemia, Low Blood Sugar
- •Rule of 15: eat 15g of fast-acting carbs, wait 15 minutes, recheck
- •If blood sugar is below 54 or you cannot eat, use glucagon
- •Always wear medical ID
Gestational Diabetes Management recovery, day by day
Blood Sugar Management
- Follow the arrival and fasting times in your procedure team's current written instructions. Contact the team if those instructions are missing or unclear.
- Learn the signs of low blood sugar: shakiness, sweating, confusion, rapid heartbeat
- Always carry a fast-acting sugar source, glucose tabs, juice, candy
- Do NOT adjust medication doses without consulting your endocrinologist
Ongoing Monitoring
- Log blood sugar readings; bring log to appointments
- Take medication at the same time every day for consistency
- Follow your meal plan; consistent carbohydrate intake helps stabilize blood sugar
- Stay active; regular exercise improves hormone regulation
When to call your provider or 911
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Blood sugar below 54 mg/dL or unable to treat low blood sugar
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Blood sugar above 400 mg/dL with nausea, vomiting, or fruity breath, DKA
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Severe allergic reaction to medication
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Loss of consciousness
When in doubt, call your clinic. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Recovery milestones
- Day 7
Recovery Progress Check
Notice what is improving, unchanged, or worsening. Contact the care team if symptoms are getting worse or the next step is unclear.
- Day 30
Ongoing Recovery Review
Review any remaining symptoms or restrictions with the care team before changing your routine.
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