Gestational Diabetes
Everything you need to know about gestational diabetes, the symptoms, what foods to avoid, treatment options and how long will it last.
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT): What you need to know
Ever feel like you get tested for just about everything under the sun while pregnant? Well, you’re not far wrong. One of the benefits of […]
Birth Story: ‘I battled chronic migraines, GD and had an emergency c-section’
Evan and Laura started trying for a baby as soon as they got married, but were heartbroken when their first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. […]
Replacement found for nauseating gestational diabetes test
The traditional glucose tolerance test may be shelved in favour of a quick blood test. Researchers say the alternative test means pregnant women won’t have […]
First trimester exercise may lower gestational diabetes risk
Expecting mums who up their exercise in the first trimester, may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, a new study has found. While […]
Q&A: Should I take a day off to have a Glucose Tolerance Test?
Second trimester means taking the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). And if you’re planning ahead you’re probably already dreaming of the meal you’ll demolish after fasting. […]
Gestational diabetes risks don’t end after birth, experts say
Experts are warning that the risks associated with gestational diabetes continue beyond pregnancy, for both mum and baby. Despite up to 14 per cent of […]
5 things to avoid when you have Gestational Diabetes
So you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (GD). Suddenly you are questioning everything you have in your kitchen, that you ate yesterday or can […]
6 yummy brekkies if you have gestational diabetes
Everyone always says breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, it’s no different if you have gestational diabetes. In fact, a healthy, […]
Gestational Diabetes – all you need to know
If you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, fear not. You can totally handle this and you are certainly not alone. Here is all you […]