I had GD as well.  It was temporary.  My dtoocr referred me to a diabetic counselor so I could better understand the diagnosis and get a meal plan.  I was required to test my blood sugar daily (4 times/day) and log my carb intake.  I shared these results with my dtoocr at each visit and we made adjustments as needed.  It was frustrating at times, but once I found what foods worked for me I just ate the same things repeatedly.Unfortunately, I was never able to fully control my fasting sugars (first thing in the morning) and I needed to take glyburide once per day at the minimum dosage to get my fasting sugar where my dtoocr was comfortable. Post baby, the baby was checked three times in the hospital to ensure she was not diabetic.  I immediately went back to a "regular" diet and was checked several times to ensure my sugars were acceptable.  My dtoocr checked me one last time at my two week post partum follow up and I was given the all clear. Honestly, the diagnosis was a blessing for me.  My overall weight gain was 16 pounds through my pregnancy (I was overweight to begin with).  And without any real effort post partum, I've lost almost 40 pounds.  Being forced to get my diet under control was a huge benefit for me. The diet was not what I expected.  I was on three meals and three snacks a day.  My dtoocr  wanted me to have a carb and protein at each of these times.  I was surprised at how many carbs I was instructed to eat.  I had assumed being diagnosed with diabetes would mean to cut all carbs.  I was very mis-educated about diabetes until I was forced to deal with it.