Fasting blood sugar levels during pregnancy are an important aspect of monitoring your health and the well-being of your developing baby, especially if you have gestational diabetes or are...
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3 Reasons Why Intuitive Eating Works For Gestational Diabetes
When it comes to managing gestational diabetes and deciding on your best course of action, you’ll likely be met by a barrage of information and advice. “Eat this, not that.” “Make sure you workout,...
Ice Cream for Gestational Diabetes: I Reviewed 6 Popular Brands
If you have gestational diabetes or are watching your blood sugars in pregnancy, you may be convinced you can no longer enjoy many of your favorite foods. Maybe you’ve believed sweets are completely...
5 Gestational Diabetes Friendly Summer Desserts
When you think of gestational diabetes, desserts might not be the first thing that comes to mind (unless you’re thinking about how much you miss them). However, as an intuitive eating dietitian, I...
Chances of Gestational Diabetes in Second Pregnancy
While pregnancy can be an incredibly transformative and exciting time, it can also come with a lot of stress and uncertainty, especially when you add gestational diabetes to the mix. If you’re...
What To Eat Before a Gestational Diabetes Test
Emily Piazza, MD, RDN, CD So your blood glucose test is coming up and you’re feeling… overwhelmed. Questions like “what happens if I don’t pass”, “what even is gestational diabetes”, and “what can I...