Gestational Diabetes Tips & Guides

Your trusted, research-based guides to navigating a GD diagnosis, diet planning, and balanced living

Ketones in Gestational Diabetes: What They Mean + What to Do

Seeing ketones in gestational diabetes can feel scary. Here's what they mean, common causes, how to reduce ketones safely, and when to call your provider.

Why Breakfast Spikes More in Gestational Diabetes (and How to Stop It)

Breakfast is often the hardest meal with gestational diabetes. Learn why morning insulin resistance and the dawn phenomenon cause spikes—and what to eat to keep blood sugar steadier.

Hyperemesis and Gestational Diabetes: What to Eat When You Can’t Keep Food Down

HG + GD is survival mode. Here’s what to eat when you can’t keep food down, how to reduce spikes, and when to call your doctors.

Gestational Diabetes Week 1: What to Eat (Dietitian-Answered)

Gestational diabetes week 1: what to eat, how to balance carbs with protein/fat, and how to read your numbers as feedback—dietitian-answered.

Nausea & Gestational Diabetes: How to Eat When You Feel Sick (Strategies That Help)

Struggling to eat with nausea and gestational diabetes? Try small, realistic meal ideas, blood sugar-friendly swaps, and gentle strategies that actually work.

Gestational Diabetes Numbers Improve Late Pregnancy: When It’s Normal (and When to Call Your Doctor)

Your gestational diabetes numbers suddenly improved? Learn why it happens late pregnancy, when it's normal—and when to tell your doctor, plus what to say.

Gestational Diabetes Diet Rules: Are You “Allowed” to Eat That?

“I ate something I shouldn’t…” With gestational diabetes, it’s not that simple. Here’s a shame-free way to eat: pair it, portion it, test it, and learn.

Second Pregnancy After Gestational Diabetes: Will It Happen Again?

Having gestational diabetes once raises your risk in future pregnancies—but it doesn't guarantee recurrence. Learn what to expect, how to reduce risk, and why you're not alone.

Gestational Diabetes and Baby Size: Will My Baby Be Too Big?

Worried about a big baby with gestational diabetes? Learn how blood sugar affects baby growth, what macrosomia means, what your provider monitors, and what actually helps.

Gestational Diabetes Symptoms: Early Signs & When to Get Tested

Most pregnant women with gestational diabetes feel totally normal. Learn when screening happens, what to watch for, and what to do if you're concerned.

Gestational Diabetes Causes: Why Did I Get It? (It’s Not Your Fault)

Here's what actually causes gestational diabetes—pregnancy hormones, insulin resistance, and risk factors—plus why this diagnosis is not your fault and what to do next.

What Not to Eat With Gestational Diabetes: A Realistic Guide (No Shame)

Wondering what not to eat with gestational diabetes? “Do not eat” lists can create fear. Learn a calmer approach using portion sizes, pairing, and meal planning—without the shame spiral.

Gestational Diabetes Cravings: How to Handle Burnout + Emotional Eating

Gestational diabetes cravings can hit hard—especially with burnout. Get gentle, practical tips, comfort snack ideas, and what to do if you already spiked.