Welcome to Gestational Diabetes Headquarters.
Here you’ll find information designed to help women who are facing the dual challenges of pregnancy and diabetes.
If you are dealing with the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and wondering how to handle the worry and the fear, then Gestational Diabetes HQ has info you can use to help see you through a safe and healthy delivery.
This website is also for family members, friends and caregivers. It’s for those who are supportive. It’s for anyone who wants to know more about diabetes and how it can affect pregnancy.
Go to our “Start Here” page to get an overview of gestational diabetes, what it is and how it can affect you and your baby.
Are you newly diagnosed?
Are you waiting to talk to your dietitian or diabetes specialist?
Are you wondering what you can do now?
Do you need to lessen some of the anxiety you are feeling?
Go to our START HERE page to learn THE TEN THINGS YOU MUST DO.
The best meal plan for you is one created by your health care provider, a plan that has been tailored to your specific needs.
But until you meet with your certified diabetes educator or your registered dietitian, here are 5 meal planning guidelines and a sample meal plan.
Remember, the meal plan is a general guideline. You may have special needs (calorie limits, allergies or other dietary restrictions) that should be considered and that will be addressed when you meet with your personal health care provider.
You’ve heard it before – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Find out why it’s such an important part of your day.
Variety is the spice of life, and it’s also going to make what you put on your plate more colorful and appealing, help you regulate your blood sugar and go a long way to making sure you get all the vitamins and minerals that you and your bungle of joy need to thrive.
See how you can create a meal plan that will meet your nutritional needs. We’ll guide you through the steps.
An important part of monitoring your blood sugar is testing. When your blood sugar is too high or too low, you’ll need to make adjustments to your treatment using the guidelines set forth by your health care provider. So it’s very important for you to track your blood sugar levels and share the results with your provider.
How do I test my blood sugar?
What monitor should I use?
How do I set up my monitor and get it to work right?
You have questions. We have answers.
Watch our video: How to Test Your Blood Sugar
It’ll help you get started with testing and perhaps ease some of the anxiety you may be feeling.
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