gestational diabetes nutrition

Hello, my name is Andrea and I became a patient of Ginger's when I was pregnant with my 4th, and last baby. I became a patient because I ended up getting GDM; Gestational Diabetes Mellitus while on strict bed rest. The first day I met Ginger, I knew she was going to help me stay on the right track, as with my other three babies, I didn't have GDM, so this was all new to me. With Gingers help, and coaching, I was able to keep my blood sugars under control, and at great numbers. I am so glad that I had the help from her as some mamas don't have the luxury of having a nutritionist at their OBGYN's office. I am thankful for her help, and helping me with some meals and menu ideas. I quickly found what worked for me (and my growing baby) as to what made my sugar levels spike or not. Although having to prick my finger 4 times a day wasn't fun, it became almost something of the norm and I got used to it. I am thankful to Ginger's help, knowledge and understanding. With her help, I have kept the pre and post baby weight off and feel amazing. I am in my very early 40's, and have kept on a low sugar and low carb diet, since having my baby, and exercising almost daily (I've walked a lot since he's been born, April 1st. of 2020). Since normal diabetes does run in my family, and since I've had GDM, I feel that staying on the low carb, low sugar diet has helped me not only keep the baby weight off, but to feel better in general. I owe all of my thanks to Ginger for her amazing help and support. If I could tell another soon to be mama one thing, it would be to take Gingers advice and do what you need to do to keep you, and your baby safe.

Andrea Castaneda