LOGS OF A MOM STRUGGLING WITH POST MEAL #’s

MIKA's Progress after 1 week.

diagnosed at week 29

No two journeys are the same, especially in pregnancy. However, it feels less lonely to know that other parents experienced similar struggles

Pregnancy #

Biggest Struggle

out of 2

Post Meal #’s

Age

Care Plan

years old

Meal Controlled

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

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

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

2

3

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

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.