What's the next step if tested positive for gestational diabetes?

Get treated: If gestational dm is confirmed, next step is to start tracking your blood sugar (before and after meas), go see a certified diabetes educator/nutritionist, dietician to learn about dietary choices and what you should start cutting down. See your physician to get treated for the diabetes: either with a drug, drugs or Insulin depending on severity.

Fingersticks: In pregnancy, we check bloodsugar fasting in the morning, 1 or 2 hours after meals (postprandial), & at bedtime. We want fasting cs < 100 or 105, 1 hr pp < 140, & bedtime < 140 also. You'll discuss your diet & exercise regime with your doc and/or counselor, they'll start you on Insulin if needed & extra fetal monitoring during your prenatal care. Good luck.