Diabetes School

Today I graduated from Diabetes School at the hospital. If you haven't already heard, I have been officially diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I was pretty discouraged at first, however the class I took today was very helpful and reassuring. I learned how to take my blood sugar today, that was weird! I have seen so many diabetics at work do it - but it's funny to poke yourself! It will take some getting used to. Maybe I'll make Dave do it. I have plenty of opportunities to practice as I have to poke myself 4 times per day. Next week there is a "post-grad" class where the nurse will look at our readings for the week. Hopefully I will be in good shape so I won't have to go on any meds or take insulin! Thankfully I will only be a diabetic for about a month. Half the class were girls pregnant with twins! The nurse explained it we get GD so easily since we have more hormones surging through our bodies. Tell me about it.