Understanding Gestational Diabetes: Risk Factors, Tips, and More! with Leslee Flannery

Gestational Diabetes is something we get tested for later in pregnancy, but it’s absolutely something you can start thinking about now!

In this episode I have special guest, Leslee Flannery on. Leslee is a Registered Dietitian specializing in gestational diabetes (GD). She helps us learn more about GD, the risk factors, and tips for managing it with nutrition and lifestyle habits.

Even if you don’t have GD, the nutrition tips she shares are great for pregnancy and beyond!

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

  • What is gestational diabetes? Who is at risk?

  • Nutrition and lifestyle tips to manage GD and balance blood sugar

  • How to manage the mental shame of being diagnosed with GD

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I’m Nicole, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Coach and founder of Strong Mama Wellness. I take the confusion out of exercising in pregnancy and postpartum and help women strengthen their body for pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. You deserve to have a thriving, healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey!

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