In today's episode, I sit down with Registered Dietician Leslee Flannery to discuss ALL Things Gestational Diabetes. This is not something I personally have experienced during pregnancy but it is something us moms are at risk for and I thought who better to talk to about it than Leslee. Leslee has spent 13+ years working with women/moms who currently have gestational diabetes, previously had gestational diabetes or are just looking to stabilize blood sugars. While working her dream job at a local MFM OB office she realized that gestational diabetic women only met with a dietician one time their entire pregnancy and that's when she realized there was a need. In 2020 Gestational Diabetes Nutrition was created! You canreach out to Leslee if you have further questions about what she offers and how she can help! I will list her contact info below!

During this episode we talk about;

• How to manage gestational diabetes. 
• Is gestational diabetes avoidable?
• Who is more susceptible to getting gestational diabetes.
• Eating consistently every two to three hours helps maintain blood sugar levels.
• Dieting and restricting can hinder pregnancy growth.
• Why Carbohydrates are not inherently bad; they just need to be consumed correctly.
• Portion control of carbohydrates is essential for blood sugar management.
• The importance of balancing meals with protein, fiber, and fat alongside carbohydrates.
• Misconceptions around cutting carbs for gestational diabetes.
• Proper meal timing can significantly impact blood sugar stability.
• Alternatives around the glucose drink. 

Leslee Flannery Info:

Instagram: @gestational.diabetes.nutrition 

Website: gdmnutrition.com 

As always, thank you so much again for listening to Mom Mode - I hope these conversations bring you something that you needed to hear while on your journey through motherhood! XO, Nichole