Just real food, real connection, and real support—for every stage of the journey.
HIgedi brings you two kinds of food inspiration for gestational diabetes
See what others are actually eating with gestational diabetes — real photos, real blood sugar readings, and supportive comments from the HIgedi community.
Snack and meal ideas by Julija, HIgedi’s founder — made to inspire, not pressure. Simple, visual, and doable.
HIgedi is more than just a food-sharing app. It’s a growing community of women navigating gestational diabetes with kindness, courage, and creativity—one snack at a time.
Julija, HIgedi founder
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From blood sugar-friendly meal ideas to the best gestational diabetes snacks, find real experiences and insights from others managing gestational diabetes.
Snap your meals and snacks, and update with 1-hour / 2-hour blood sugar readings.
Discover what works for others, get gestational diabetes breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideals, and build a go-to collection of gestational diabetes-friendly foods to help maintain stable glucose levels.
Search your area to locate gestational diabetes companions who can relate to your experience—for meet-ups, local insights, and more!
Find a local gestational diabetes friend to swap grocery finds, share restaurant tips, or just have someone nearby who truly gets it.
Engage in private chats. Keep in touch with your new companions, wherever you are.
Have something you want to discuss 1-on-1? Connect directly with someone who truly gets it — whether it’s managing blood sugar levels, navigating cravings, or simply seeking support.
Everything fromlow-carb snacks and high-protein drinks to blood glucose meters and gestational diabetes-related books—we’ve got you covered!
Choosing the right foods is crucial for managing gestational diabetes, which is why we’re committed to building a marketplace based on users’ recommendations, ensuring everyone can benefit from tried-and-tested products.
HIgedi is a dedicated space for women navigating gestational diabetes—whether you’re newly diagnosed, managing it through multiple pregnancies, or a healthcare professional sharing expert tips. Connect with others who truly understand, exchange practical advice, and find encouragement every step of the way. Come in, say HI, and feel supported through every stage of your journey.
Practical, easy-to-follow guides for managing gestational diabetes—including portion sizes, blood sugar–friendly snacks, smart carb swaps, and better-for-you fast food options. Each guide is written with real-life experience to help you feel confident and supported.
Plan your day with ready-to-use gestational diabetes shopping lists, featuring balanced meals, healthy snacks, and must-have grocery items to keep your blood sugar stable. Find new ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks—plus helpful swaps to make eating with gestational diabetes easier.
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Hi, I’m Julija, the mom behind HIgedi. It’s a pleasure to meet you.....
HIgedi was born from my own experience with gestational diabetes during pregnancy. I was overwhelmed, frustrated, and constantly Googling what I could eat. Most of what I found was clinical or confusing—and I felt completely alone. I’m not a doctor or dietitian—I have no medical qualifications. I’m just a mom with lived experience, trying to make things a little easier for the next woman who finds herself where I was.
HIgedi is built around food, because meals and snacks are at the heart of managing gestational diabetes. But it’s also about community—a place where women can share real-life tips, recipes, and reassurance without judgment or shame. Today, I’m building this platform while raising a very energetic (and peanut butter-obsessed) 4-year-old. I truly believe that with the right support, no one has to face gestational diabetes alone.
Thanks for being here.
HIgedi is the first social mobile app and community built by a GD mama, designed to support women managing gestational diabetes. You’ll find real food inspiration, practical tips, snack visuals, shared meals with blood sugar readings, and a safe place to connect with others who get it. The goal? To help you feel less alone and more confident about what to eat every day.
HIgedi centers around community and real-life experiences—not just tracking. Here, you’ll discover photo-based meal ideas, snack tips with carb/protein counts, and honest advice from moms who’ve been there. It’s all about practical support, not perfection.
You can share meals and snacks with your blood sugar readings (1-hour or 2-hour post-meal), but HIgedi isn’t a rigid tracker. Think of it as a supportive food diary meets support group—a space for inspiration and encouragement.
No strict meal plans here—and that’s on purpose! Instead, HIgedi shares visual snack guides, plenty of meal ideas (like chicken salad with chickpeas and olive oil, a whole grain bread sandwich with tuna, spinach, and egg, or other high-protein snacks), plus community insights to help you discover what truly works for your body.
Yes! The app and blog are free to access. You’ll find daily snack visuals, shared meals, mindset encouragement, and more—plus daily shopping lists to make meal planning easier.
Absolutely. You’ll find tips on managing fasting blood sugar, choosing bedtime snacks, staying hydrated, walking routines, and navigating restaurants—plus encouragement from other moms who understand the struggle.
It’s built by someone who’s walked the same path. You’ll find real stories, kind advice, and the chance to connect with others—whether you want to chat privately, search for local mamas, or just scroll through relatable posts.
The HIgedi blog is packed with detailed articles on gestational diabetes—everything from eating out to postpartum blood sugar, gentle mindset shifts, and snack strategies that work in real life. New posts go live weekly!
You can eat a lot more than you think! Try pairing carbs with protein or healthy fats—like Greek yogurt with berries, whole grain toast with avocado and cheese, or apple slices with almond butter. The HIgedi community shares hundreds of meal and snack ideas with blood sugar readings, so you can see what actually works for other mamas.
There’s no strict ‘forbidden foods’ list—it’s more about how and when you eat certain things. Foods that spike blood sugar quickly (like sugary drinks, refined carbs, high-sugar desserts) are trickier to manage. But many HIgedi mamas find they can still enjoy small portions of their favorites when paired with protein and activity. The key is figuring out what works for your body.
Find practical, delicious gestational diabetes meal ideas and snack tips to help you keep blood sugar levels stable—without stress or perfection
Get hundreds more meal ideas, snack tips, and real-life recipes inside the HIgedi app and on our blog—each one shared by moms who get it. Explore gestational diabetes-friendly breakfast, lunch, dinner, low-carb treats, and high-protein snacks.
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