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!
Meet Lindsay, Founder of ABC Nutrition Solutions and the Mama-Betes Blog!
Lindsay created this space to empower moms withΒ prediabetes, type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetesΒ by providing affordable nutrition counseling, community, and top-notch resources.
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Non-Candy Halloween Treats: Spooktacularly Sweet and Healthy Ideas and Alternatives
Are you dreading the upcoming Halloween season this year? You are probably feeling a bit concerned about how you can enjoy celebrating a holiday centered around pigging out on sugary candy. We get it! There are so many things to think about. What will all of these sugary treats do to your blood sugar? Should
Meal Planning for Busy Moms: Conquer the Chaos with the Meal Planning Journal
As a busy mom, you wear many hats. You’re a chauffeur, a chef, a referee, and so much more. It can feel like there are never enough hours in the day, and meal planning often falls to the bottom of the priority list. Between juggling work, school, extracurriculars, and picky eaters, meal planning can quickly
7-day Meal Plan for Prediabetes
Prediabetes is like a yellow light on the road to type 2 diabetes – it signals that your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be in the official diabetes range. Ignoring this warning sign can have serious consequences, including leading to a diabetes diagnosis in the future. The
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Muffins
Tired of the same old breakfast routine? Craving something sweet but worried about how your blood sugar will respond? We’ve got the perfect solution! These Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Muffins inspired by Low Carb with Jennifer are a game-changer. They’re fluffy, moist, and packed with chocolatey goodness – all without spiking your blood sugar. Plus,
Is Almond Flour Good for Diabetes? Insights From a Diabetes Dietitian
Flour is a common ingredient that is used in many foods such as baked goods, pasta, breakfast foods, snacks, and even some sauces. Flour is primarily composed of carbohydrates, therefore the type of flour used in foods we eat can play a role in how quickly and dramatically blood sugar levels rise after eating. Traditional
13 Tips for Thriving as a Mom with Diabetes
If you are reading this, then you know that motherhood is a remarkable journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless responsibilities. For moms living with diabetes, this journey comes with an added layer of complexity. The constant worry about blood sugar levels, meal planning, and insulin management can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands