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Episode 9: Navigating the Holidays with GDM: Tips for a Joyful Season
Hey mama 👋 If you’re worried about managing gestational diabetes during the holidays, this episode will help you stay confident and calm while still enjoying every celebration. I’m sharing simple tips to keep blood sugar levels stable, support a healthy pregnancy, and avoid feeling restricted around holiday food.
You’ll learn:
✨ The hydration trick that supports steady blood sugar
🍽 How to build a balanced holiday plate for gestational diabetes
🥗 Smart dishes to bring to holiday parties
💃 Fun ways to keep moving after meals to lower glucose
🍰 How to enjoy holiday desserts without guilt or spikes
📈 What to do if your blood sugar is high
💛 Self compassion strategies for mental and emotional support with GDM
The goal is joy not fear. You deserve a holiday filled with comfort and connection while still protecting your baby and your health.
If you want more guidance, the GDM Bundle is on sale this week 🎁
👉 https://learn.gdmnurse.com/home
Use code blackfriday for 50% OFF
You are doing an amazing job and you are not alone.
⏱ Episode Timeline
00:00 Welcome to the Gestational Diabetes Nurse Podcast
00:37 Navigating holiday stress with gestational diabetes
01:23 Hydration tips for stabilizing blood sugar
02:12 How to balance your plate during holiday meals
04:09 Bringing safe dishes to holiday parties
05:00 Movement after meals for lowering glucose
05:47 Choosing holiday indulgences wisely
06:50 What to do if blood sugar spikes
08:21 Why you should not skip meals
08:53 Grace and self compassion during the holidays
09:38 Final tips and resources
⚠️ Disclaimer
This podcast is for education only and not medical advice. Always follow your OB, MFM, endocrinologist, or healthcare provider for your personal medical care
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By Sara Alayev, MSN, RNHey mama 👋 If you’re worried about managing gestational diabetes during the holidays, this episode will help you stay confident and calm while still enjoying every celebration. I’m sharing simple tips to keep blood sugar levels stable, support a healthy pregnancy, and avoid feeling restricted around holiday food.
You’ll learn:
✨ The hydration trick that supports steady blood sugar
🍽 How to build a balanced holiday plate for gestational diabetes
🥗 Smart dishes to bring to holiday parties
💃 Fun ways to keep moving after meals to lower glucose
🍰 How to enjoy holiday desserts without guilt or spikes
📈 What to do if your blood sugar is high
💛 Self compassion strategies for mental and emotional support with GDM
The goal is joy not fear. You deserve a holiday filled with comfort and connection while still protecting your baby and your health.
If you want more guidance, the GDM Bundle is on sale this week 🎁
👉 https://learn.gdmnurse.com/home
Use code blackfriday for 50% OFF
You are doing an amazing job and you are not alone.
⏱ Episode Timeline
00:00 Welcome to the Gestational Diabetes Nurse Podcast
00:37 Navigating holiday stress with gestational diabetes
01:23 Hydration tips for stabilizing blood sugar
02:12 How to balance your plate during holiday meals
04:09 Bringing safe dishes to holiday parties
05:00 Movement after meals for lowering glucose
05:47 Choosing holiday indulgences wisely
06:50 What to do if blood sugar spikes
08:21 Why you should not skip meals
08:53 Grace and self compassion during the holidays
09:38 Final tips and resources
⚠️ Disclaimer
This podcast is for education only and not medical advice. Always follow your OB, MFM, endocrinologist, or healthcare provider for your personal medical care