K.F.
I had gestational diabetes and managed it through diet, walking for 10 minutes after meals and spreading out my carb intake throughout the day to avoid surges. i tested my sugar in the morning and after meals and had to have small amounts of injectible insulin at bedtime to keep my sugars down for the morning. I was told early on that I would be induced at 39 weeks since there is a greater risk for large babies and stillbirth. I was very disturbed about hearing this news but happy to report that the pregnancy was easy, was induced with petossin at 39 weeks and gave birth to a very healthy 6 lb 13 ounce boy (hardly a large baby!). baby did not have high sugars and mine returned to normal post baby. please wish your friend luck. i'm also suprised to hear that C-section was recommended. perhaps your friend can bring an interpreter to her next appt or contact an interpreting service to help interpret via phone with her OB.