Recently Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes

The GD Diet: Meal plans, tips & grocery lists.

Malama Health 8/17/23

What diet changes to implement now.

Discover effective diet changes to manage gestational diabetes and maintain stable blood sugar levels. Our article provides valuable insights into meal timing, snack choices, and the significance of adding protein to your diet. Learn how to 'dress your carbs' and leverage the Malama App for meal tracking to optimize your glycemic control during pregnancy.

Malama Health 8/17/23

Balancing your plate

Let's break down the basics of what you need to know: beginning by examining macronutrients—protein, carbohydrate, and fat.

Malama Health 8/17/23

Diverse and Delicious: 1-Week Meal Plans

We've got some exciting 1-week meal plans lined up for you, each showcasing different cuisines. Whether you're a fan of veggies, American classics, Indian spices, Filipino flavors, or Chinese delights, there's a meal plan to suit your preferences and keep your blood sugar in check. Let's dive in!

Malama Health 8/17/23

Carbs & Gestational Diabetes

Navigating Carbohydrate Intake and Gestational Diabetes: Insights from a Diabetes Specialist.

Malama Health 8/17/23

How much Carbs should I eat?

Discover essential guidelines for determining your daily carbohydrate intake while dealing with gestational diabetes. Learn why breakfast should have limited carbs, and why it's important to have small, protein-rich snacks every 2-3 hours between meals. Dive into expert insights on reading nutrition labels and explore sample meal ideas to effectively manage your blood sugar levels during pregnancy.

Summary: Breakfast should be small. You should eat a small snack every 2-3 hours between meals to help spread the carbohydrate out through the day. All meals and snacks should contain some protein. Lunch and dinner can have a bit more carbohydrate or ~45 grams. You sometimes can eat a bit more if you are more active as exercise lowers blood sugar!