I got diagnosed last week. Diet controlled taking blood sugars twice a day if I get 2 post meal readings above 8 then its tablets. (had 1) Its not just sugar but carbs to avoid. I will need yearly fasting glucose test then for llife as higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes. Offered me a sweep at 38 weeks and continue with growth scans. I had 6 people at my initial appt. Obstetric consultant with interest in diabetes, diabetic consultant with interest in gestationl dibetes, diabetic nurse, dietician, midwife and med student.