You’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, told to avoid carbs, watch what you eat and exercise, and sent home. Sound familiar? Many women experience a range of emotions upon a gestational diabetes diagnosis. You might be feeling guilty upon diagnosis, confused about next steps, or frustrated from the lack of…
Overnight oats for diabetes are a quick, easy, and delicious way to prepare a nutritious breakfast. With diabetes, it is important to balance blood sugar levels throughout the day and overnight oats are a great start. The endless combination of possibilities keeps this meal option exciting and nourishing. Have you…
If you think you need to cut carbs to manage your diabetes, I’m here to tell you that you’ll be missing out! Oats are a grain (carb) that has some major benefits. So are oats good for diabetes? In this post, I’ll be sharing all of the benefits of oats,…
Honey has long been cherished for its natural sweetness and numerous health benefits, but what about its role in managing diabetes? Is honey good for diabetes? Today, we’re exploring the benefits of honey and its impact on blood sugar. For those living with diabetes, balancing blood sugar levels is a…
Life gets busy sometimes, and fast food can be one of life’s great conveniences when you’re crunched for time. But what if you’re trying to keep your blood sugars within your target range? Here are some diabetes friendly fast food orders that won’t spike your blood sugars. Whether you’re on…
You know that diet is important when you have diabetes. You’re trying to nail down the best diet to lower your blood sugars. There’s a lot of buzz around both the DASH and Mediterranean diet. Is there one that’s better for people with diabetes? In today’s post, I’m discussing the…
Intuitive eating is a great idea, but what about if you have diabetes? Can you still eat intuitively if you have gestational, type 1, or type 2 diabetes? The answer is YES! Today I’m going to share how you that intuitive eating and diabetes can go together. Diabetes is a…
You’re doing what you can to make sure your blood sugars are within target. But what if you have a sweet tooth? Are you allowed to eat a dessert when you have gestational diabetes? I’m here to tell you that you can! In today’s post, I’m talking about managing blood…
Eating should be simple, right? Eat when hungry, and stop when full. But is there more to hunger than just a simple stomach growl? Today, I’m reviewing the different types of hunger, and why it’s important to honor your hunger cues. Our bodies are designed to be hungry when we have the…
One of the trickiest meals to plan with gestational diabetes is breakfast. You may be dealing with high morning blood sugars and wondering what in the world you can eat. In today’s post, I’m providing some breakfast ideas for gestational diabetes that can help you add variety to your meal…
