Tired and exhausted

Am I the only one feeling this way. I am tired and exhausted. I am crying now, somehow I can’t stop crying. I am 32 weeks pregnant and have gestational diabetes. I need to go to office and my body feel exhausted everyday. Today my diabetes nurse called me regarding my readings. She told me I must reduce my food intake. I told her there is an 8 hour gap between my meals so I need extra snacks, all I ate in that time window was few cashew nuts , an apple and 2 thin biscuits. She flatly said I can just eat an apple and that’s it. She talked to me as if I am not not taking care of my baby. It was really sad for me. I am eating the same foods everyday as there are only few things that controls my sugar level. I am hungry every evening after work and travel still I don’t eat anything extra so my sugar levels will be under control. Also go for walks as my doctor said so that my sugar levels can be controlled. I feel tired everyday. After all this to be scolded and listen to her saying that I am eating too much is hard for me. Please don’t judge me, I just wanted to talk to someone, because I can’t stop crying. I believe there will be more people who experience worse here and be able to talk to me.

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I’m so sorry to hear that, mummy. It must be a tough journey for you to deal with work and GD. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. GD is pretty common durning pregnancy and it usually will recover after giving birth. Maybe look at the brighter side that the dr and nurse are meant well that they do not wish to see you develop type2 diabetes. You may also raise your concern and feelings to the nurse that you feel not comfortable by the words she said. You may also asked the nurse what to have during the 8 hrs of gap before your next meal. I believe there are things you could eat that can replace the snacks you taking. Take care mummy, and I pray all the best to you ya.

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