The Balanced Body Podcast

Life after gestational diabetes is this weird limbo phase. You know you don't have to be as strict with your diet, but you also know you have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and can't just eat whatev...

16 Tammi 202529min

❌DON'T Eat "clean" to save up for a big cheat day It can feel sensible to eat clean (or eat less) in the day or week leading up to events to "save up" for a big cheat day, and then let loose without ...

17 Joulu 202417min

Ever had that f*ck it moment, gone ahead and eaten that cheat meal that you surely thought was going to spike your blood sugar, then been amazed that it was … fine? Well, turns out that double quarter...

10 Joulu 202430min

1-2 eggs 1/2 cup chickpeas Small tin of tuna Tub of yoghurt Slice of cheese Dollop of hummus 3-4 falafel Spoon of peanut butter 1-2 slices of deli meat Sprinkle of chia seeds If you think any of th...

23 Marras 202420min

This is an incredible conversation. Doctor Tom is an expert obstetrician specialised in gestational diabetes and was so generous to share his wisdom all about insulin and medications. He breaks down ...

17 Marras 202447min

Has this ever happened to you? You forgot to take your nightly insulin, and then wound up with a fasting number that was literally the same as when you do remember your insulin. So. Frustrating. ...

1 Loka 202426min

What's the worst advice you've had with gestational diabetes? I'm sure there's a few good contenders, like "just go keto" or "cut out all carbs". "Just eat healthy" is another common one, and one of t...

24 Syys 202427min

There's a lot of buzz around magnesium. It's kind of hard to escape the endless magnesium supplements promising to regulate your blood sugar, help you sleep like a baby, and get rid of your cramps....

14 Syys 202438min