#70: Navigating a Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis with Leslee Flannery, RD

This conversation is all about gestational diabetes with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in the condition -- Leslee Flannery, RD.

Listen in to hear: 

• What is gestational diabetes? 
• What causes gestational diabetes / risk factors 
• How can we prevent gestational diabetes 
• Rate of type 2 diabetes AFTER gestational diabetes 
• Risks of gestational diabetes to mom and baby
• Do you have to be induced early if you have GDM? 
• Best ways to manage blood sugars with OR without gestational DM
  • Diet & other habits 
• Medications - are they needed? What are the options - pros & cons 
• Relationship with food during pregnancy 
• How to handle GDM diagnosis with a history of disordered eating
• What to do postpartum after a gestational DM diagnosis – screenings, etc. 
• Nutrition tips for postpartum 
• And more! 

CONNECT WITH LESLEE: 

• Follow her on IG: @gestational.diabetes.nutrition
• Support Group / Resources: click here 

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• Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
• Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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