Gestational diabetes

Hi all,

I am 19 weeks along and my Dr landed the bombshell that I have Gestational diabetes!! Now my mind is racing at what this means and what to do and and and....he gave me a blood sugar monitor and ordered me to test myself 6 times a day ouch.... my readings so far is between 4.5 and 5.9.

I want to know is there anyone else with this and what is your experiences so far with it? What do you do to control it and keep the sugar level down? Any advice?