Balancing Motherhood with Diabetes
You juggle a million things as a mom or mom-to-be, and managing your own diabetes can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely. But you're not alone! This is your space to find practical tips, simple recipe ideas, and real-life stories from a diabetes dietitian and fellow mom with diabetes who understands.
We'll help you navigate diabetes (or prediabetes!) with confidence, so you can keep thriving for yourself and your family!
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Is Gluten-Free Low Carb: Breaking Down Myths Around Gluten-Free Diets
Are Gluten-Free diets healthy or just a fad? Is there a reason why you should consider going gluten-free? Is gluten-free low-carb? We get these questions all the time from our clients, so if you are confused about what “gluten-free” means and what it has to do with carbs, you are not alone. In this blog
Smart Snacks for Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, leading to higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, which isn’t ideal for you or your growing baby. That’s why managing your blood sugar throughout pregnancy is crucial. One of the best ways to keep blood sugar levels in check is by eating regular, balanced meals and
Chickpeas for Diabetes: The Plant Based Protein Super Star
Have you been considering adding more plant-based meals to your life? Eating a plant-based diet offers many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, reduced risk of cancer, improved gut health, and weight loss or weight maintenance, to name a few. Many of us want to start eating more plant-based meals but don’t have
Clear Protein Drinks: A Refreshing Way to Manage Diabetes
Protein helps keep blood sugars steady and provides the energy you need to power through your busy days as a mom with diabetes. It is also key for building and repairing tissues in your muscles, organs, skin, hair, and nails. Protein shakes are a quick and easy way to get protein in on the go,
How 12 Hour Intermittent Fasting Can Transform Your Diabetes Journey
If you could make one small and easy tweak to your eating pattern and gain tons of health benefits, would you do it? You probably are thinking “Of course I would, but what’s the catch?” You may have heard about fasting, including intermittent fasting, on social media or in conversations with friends and family in
TruBar Review: Protein Bar Win or Fail?
As a dietitian with type 1 diabetes and busy mom of 2, I am always on the hunt for the best diabetes-friendly protein bars. When I saw TruBar protein bars at Costco earlier this year, I knew I had to try them. From the eye catching packaging to the various out-of-the-box flavors, TruBar impressed me
Meet Lindsay, Founder of Mama-Betes!
Lindsay created this space to empower moms with prediabetes, type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes by providing affordable nutrition counseling, community, and top-notch resources.
