Want to Be Pregnant One Day? Gestational Diabetes Explained w/ Ryann

2022-11-29

It's Diabetes Month! Today, I am diving into the topic of gestational diabetes with our special guest Ryann, also known as "prenatal nutritionist" on IG. Every year, 2% to 10% of pregnancies in the United States are affected by gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy in women who don’t already have diabetes. In this episode, we are discussing risk factors, complications of this condition, and what to eat for better blood sugar management. Why is this SO imp...

It's Diabetes Month! Today, I am diving into the topic of gestational diabetes with our special guest Ryann, also known as "prenatal nutritionist" on IG. Every year, 2% to 10% of pregnancies in the United States are affected by gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy in women who don’t already have diabetes. In this episode, we are discussing risk factors, complications of this condition, and what to eat for better blood sugar management. Why is this SO important? Managing gestational diabetes will help you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. If you're looking to be pregnant one day or want to know more about this topic, listen up!

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About Ryann Kipping:

Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook, and master online nutrition educator. She is the founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, a virtual nutrition private practice, which focuses on helping those trying to conceive and pregnant navigate the era of online information overwhelm. The Prenatal Nutritionist mission is to ensure every soon to be mama is confident in their ability to properly nourish a growing baby through a realistic nutrition approach. To extend this mission further, Ryann founded The Prenatal Nutrition Library App, an online community for evidence-based nutrition information before and during pregnancy. You can find her daily content via @prenatalnutritionist on both Instagram and TikTok.

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