THE EXPERIENCE OF MOMS WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES & MALAMA

No two journeys are the same, especially in pregnancy! It feels less lonely to know that others experienced similar struggles

real logs. real moms

MIKA

Diagnosed at Week 29

Age

years old

Care Plan

Meal Controlled

Pregnancy #

out of 2

Biggest Struggle

Post Meal #’s

Favourite Feature

Bluetooth sync with my glucometer

In Mika’s own words:

MY BIGGEST STRUGGLE

I struggled the most with my post-meal blood sugar levels. I had a hard time finding a meal plan that worked, because I already had a healthy diet before my pregnancy. This meant that the standard menus I was sent recommended ingredients and portions I had already been eating, yet they spiked my levels. I was also not used to incorporating so many carbs in my meals.

most useful tips

By logging consistently with MALAMA, I identified three major insights:

1

I noticed lower blood sugar readings when I exercised for at least 10 minutes after a meal.

2

When I ate raw veggies first in my meal, it helped me keep my blood sugar low .

3

I wasn’t eating snacks consistently, which made it harder to maintain consistent blood sugar levels (and led to bigger spikes after meal time!)

After figuring this out, I remembered to eat raw veggies first, snack more often and take walks after meals, in order to keep my condition in balance.

MY GRADUATION STORY

When I was diagnosed I felt like I had already failed at providing a healthy environment for my growing son. Between finding a (reimbursed) glucometer + strips to tracking blood sugar levels + meals, managing my GD felt like a part-time job.

But it was so empowering to see how quickly I could implement the changes I needed! I was eventually able to get my numbers in control.

I gave birth to a healthy baby boy, through vaginal delivery, and he has since grown to be the most curious and loving toddler.