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Manage Gestational Diabetes Without Fear

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

9 Gestational Diabetes Myths

9 Myths About Gestational Diabetes

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

I Failed the Glucola

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

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

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

Nutrition Genius Radio Gestational Diabetes Interview

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