This is an incredible conversation. Doctor Tom is an expert obstetrician specialised in gestational diabetes and was so generous to share his wisdom all about insulin and medications. 

He breaks down the myths and stigma about needing insulin - you have NOT failed if you need to take insulin!!! - and breaks down the science behind some of the fears you might have around insulin harming your baby, causing weight gain or meaning that you need to have a c-section. 

Note - I'm not for or against using insulin in gestational diabetes. I'm for informed choice, and if insulin is needed, using it alongside a healthy and supportive diet and lifestyle. 

Taking insulin is NOT a short-cut or the easy way out.  Taking insulin is also NOT a license to eat like a moron and decide to go on an Ubereats spree every night because you can "get away with it".

I really just want to reassure you that you haven't failed if your doctor recommends that you start insulin, and if you're using it appropriately it will be unlikely to have many (if any !) downsides... apart from adding an extra thing to your to-do list. And I do get that that would be frustrating, especially when gestational diabetes already adds such a mental load. Remember, it's all temporary and you WILL get through this tricky time.

Listen to this right now and enjoy x

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