Do you have diabetes in pregnancy? Getting frustrated with the unpredictability of it all? Think about these 5 common mistakes you could be making with your gestational diabetes. Number 1 - Counting calories Cut it out! If you're eating the right foods in pregnancy, then you're overthinking …
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Carbs And Blood Glucose In Pregnancy
If you have diabetes, you may have noticed that even if you eat the exact same meal two days in a row, your blood glucose may not be the same after the meal. There are many possible reasons for this: how well you slept, how active you are on each day, stress, illness, etc. But did you ever think …
Gestational Diabetes Snacks | Diabetic Pregnancy Diet
What are the best snacks to eat for gestational diabetes? I'll tell you, but first, I'm going to try to convince you not to snack very much. When you have diabetes in pregnancy and you get dietary counseling, a lot of times they will tell you to eat three meals a day plus three snacks. That's …
High Blood Sugar Effects On Baby
If you have diabetes in pregnancy, one of the things you're probably wondering is what effect high blood sugar has on the baby. I have five answers to that. Let's dig in. One: Their blood sugars may go down after being born A fetus's blood sugar is close to whatever mom's blood sugar level is …