Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with gestational diabetes.

Ignore: It's hard to keep a log of your sugars but it's the only way your doctor can help adjust med doses.

Ignore: Do keep. appts. Do check sugars. Do follow diet. Do take needed medications.

Ignore: Eat healthy small portions of moderate protein diet & low in carbs. Exercise daily after meals.

Ignore: Avoid excessive weight gain and try to follow the diet recommended by your OB provider.

Ignore: Be careful about eating "whole wheat" products. Some have a high glycemic index, causing high sugar.

Ignore: Do check blood sugars four times daily Elevated blood sugars in pregnancy can make babies large.

See: See a nutritionist, check your blood sugars frequently, discuss with OB if medications are needed.

Ignore: Eating healthy, exercise and if indicated medication can help control gestational diabetics.