We’re back with Dr. Amanda Horton for part two of our high risk pregnancy management deep dive — this time focusing on gestational diabetes. From how it develops (spoiler: the placenta) to diet, exercise, insulin, and what it means for labor and delivery, Dr. Horton walks us through practical management and long-term considerations.
✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
🍬 Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes explained simply
🥦 Nutrition counseling and carb counting basics
🏃 Why movement after meals is a powerful tool
💊 Insulin, metformin, and when medication makes sense
👶 How gestational diabetes impacts delivery planning
🔄 The lifelong health implications after pregnancy
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