Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes articles for pregnancy, postpartum follow-up, glucose testing, food choices, activity, medication discussions, and long-term Type 2 diabetes risk.Pregnancy care is individualized. Use these guides to prepare questions for your obstetric and diabetes care teams rather than changing treatment alone.

29 articlesEvidence-based reviewUpdated regularly

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Yoga For Diabetes

6th June 20269th February 2020 by Living Diabetes Editorial

8 min readReviewed

Yoga For Diabetes: how exercise affects blood glucose, the right intensity and duration for diabetes, and how to fit activity into a busy life. NICE-aligned.

What to do before a doctor or healthcare professional visit

1st January 2020 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

What to do before a doctor or healthcare professional visit: evidence-based guidance reviewed against current NICE and ADA recommendations. Practical.

Before a Diabetes Visit: What to Bring and Ask

6th June 20261st January 2020 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

A diabetes visit is easier with the right notes. Learn what to bring, what to ask, and how to prepare for medicine changes.

What are the symptoms of high blood glucose?

6th June 2019 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

What are the symptoms of high blood glucose?: evidence-based guidance reviewed against current NICE and ADA recommendations. Practical, plain-language.

High Blood Sugar Symptoms: When to Check and When to Seek Help

6th June 20266th June 2019 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

High blood sugar symptoms can include thirst, urination, fatigue, and blurry vision. Learn when to check, call, or seek urgent care.

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Travel With Insulin: Packing, Storage, and Airport Tips

6th June 202617th April 2019 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Travel with insulin takes planning. Learn carry-on packing, storage temperatures, airport screening, time zones, and backup supplies.

Travel and Insulin

17th April 2019 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Travel and Insulin: how it works, who it’s used for, common side effects, and current NICE NG28 guidance. Evidence-based guide from Living Diabetes.

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Blood Glucose Testing Tips: Making Checks More Useful

6th June 20264th April 2019 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Blood glucose checks are most useful when they answer a question. Learn timing, logging, supplies, finger care, and safety basics.

Top tips to make blood glucose testing easier

4th April 2019 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Top tips to make blood glucose testing easier: evidence-based guidance reviewed against current NICE and ADA recommendations. Practical, plain-language.