GD Video Archives - Lily Nichols RDN

The Birthful Podcast: Interview on Gestational Diabetes

Sometimes I feel like I’ve said all there is to say about gestational diabetes; search iTunes and you’ll see dozens of interviews from me on this topic. That said, I’ve realized that every interviewer has their own unique set of questions that bring up topics … continue reading

Manage Gestational Diabetes Without Fear

When you’re diagnosed with gestational diabetes, one of the first things you do is hop on Google and try to unravel what this will mean for your pregnancy and birth. A lot of the time, the search results are not reassuring. They say you’ll need … continue reading

Low Carb for Gestational Diabetes: Opinions from Moms and Experts

Years ago when I was knee deep in research articles, I felt like a lone wolf; the only one who dared to question the conventional thinking about nutrition for gestational diabetes. I was asking hard questions about the RDA for carbohydrates and the risks of … continue reading

9 Gestational Diabetes Myths

As a specialist in gestational diabetes nutrition, I get a lot of questions about blood sugar and pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is controversial. It’s complicated. And there’s a lot of misinformation out there. I do my best to address the controversies in interviews and with participants … continue reading

5 Common Questions About Gestational Diabetes: Q&A with Whole 30

When I first started working in the field of gestational diabetes, I noticed a trend in the types of questions I was asked. Most of the time, I was assuaging fears and correcting misinformation. (There’s a ton of outdated prenatal nutrition advice, after all.) I’ve … continue reading

Gestational Diabetes: A Real Food Approach vs Conventional Nutrition

Every week my inbox is jammed full of questions from readers. The topic I get the most questions about is, by far, gestational diabetes. I recently sat down with Marika Hart, a physiotherapist based out of Australia, who works primarily with moms prenatally and postpartum … continue reading

I Failed the Glucola

Last week, I left you hanging about the results of my glucola. One of my readers emailed me: “Damn cliff hanger!! I want to know your results. Lol. This is why I binge watch tv shows after the whole season is out. The suspense is … continue reading

Why I Drank the Glucola

As many of you know, I’m currently pregnant. (So far, so good, in case you’re wondering…) I’m now at that point in my pregnancy where most women are asked to take a glucose tolerance test (GTT), otherwise known as the glucola, which screens for gestational … continue reading

Three Ways to Diagnose Gestational Diabetes

There was a good part of me that didn’t want to pursue a career as a dietitian. I didn’t want to be forced to teach incorrect information, put people on low-calorie, low-fat diets, and work in the medical system pushing the tired status quo. Going … continue reading

Nutrition Genius Radio

You’ve probably heard that laughing is good for your health and can even extend your life. I’m guessing I added a few extra months – maybe years – to my life from laughing so much in my (second) interview with fellow real food dietitians, Sassy … continue reading