Anyone else diagnosed early?

Long story short, was diagnosed with GD at 18W. While for now my OB assured me I can likely control it with diet due to my numbers, I’m still feeling overwhelmed and scared by how far I still have to go.

Would be great to hear from others that were diagnosed earlier than the norm with GD and how their experience was. Were you able to diet control the entire time, or were you eventually prescribed insulin? Did your baby still grow big?

Thanks in advance. This sub has already become my safe place.