PCOS and gestational diabetes - What you need to know with special guest Lily Nichols

Are you pregnant, planning to get pregnant or have you been diagnosed with gestational diabetes?  Then you need to give our latest podcast episode, featuring special guest Lily Nichols - a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Author of "Real Food For Pregnancy" and "Real Food For Gestational Diabetes". We had Lily on the podcast a couple of weeks ago, talking to us about Vitamin A and the benefits it provides so give that episode a listen if you'd like to know more. 

Today, we are so excited to have Lily back, to chat about the really important topic of gestational diabetes! Lily, has done a lot of work with patients with gestational diabetes and has found that the standard dietary guidelines made things worse for them. In this episode, we learn about the various meal plans advised for pregnant women with gestational diabetes and why they aren’t actually helpful for them, how to manage blood glucose through food, and how to get good nutrient levels.  Lily also shares a little insight into her, "Real Food For Gestational Diabetes", discussing ketosis during pregnancy, and so much more. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of gestational diabetes. Trust me, It's packed with amazing content that you won't want to miss.

Something  we cover in this episode:Gestational Diabetes.Dietary guidelines for gestational diabetes. Lily’s book: Real Food for Pregnancy.Ways to manage your blood glucose through food.Pre diabetes for women with PCOS.20-50% of people with PCOS test positive for gestational diabetes.Removing highly processed foods.Ketosis during pregnancy. Working with a clinician who has worked with a wide range of patients.Resources and References:Lily's book: Real Food for Pregnancy InstagramThe PCOS Nutritionist InstagramThe PCOS Nutritionist TiktokMy Book: Getting Pregnant with PCOSLinks to our programs:The PCOS ProtocolThe DIY PCOS Protocol1:1 Consultations