Diabetes during pregnancy can be a scary experience for women, whether they are diagnosed with gestational diabetes or have been living type 1 or type 2 diabetes for years. This book gives moms-to-be practical, easy-to-follow, and reassuring advice to successfully manage diabetes during the nine months of pregnancy. It answers common questions such as: Can I have a healthy pregnancy if I have diabetes? What can I eat? How do I keep blood sugars in target? What are the best tools to use to help me manage my diabetes? Managing diabetes during a pregnancy can be overwhelming, but with the practical advice from the trusted experts at the American Diabetes Association found in Pregnancy & Diabetes, moms-to-be get the advice they need for a successful pregnancy and a happy, healthy baby!

Introduction: What to expect in "Pregnancy & diabetes" -- How to use this book -- Section 1. Gestational diabetes and pregnancy: So, you have gestational diabetes ; Managing blood glucose ; What can I eat with gestational diabetes? ; Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active during pregnancy ; Medications : when diet and exercise don't work ; Delivery and the future ahead in gestational diabetes -- section 2. Type 2 diabetes and pregnancy: The basics ; Getting ready for pregnancy ; Managing blood glucose with medications ; Everything you need to know about nutrition during pregnancy and type 2 diabetes ; Eating out and being social ; Exercise and staying active ; Delivery, breastfeeding, and the fourth trimester -- section 3. Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy: You can do this! ; Preconception planning and goals ; Strategies to avoid spikes in blood glucose ; Diabetes technology : pumps, sensors, and more ; The first trimester : congratulations, baby on board! ; The second trimester : bumpy road ahead ; The third trimester : the last stretch! ; The birth : it's go time! ; The fourth trimester : the baby goes home -- section 4. Resources for all: We're all in this together ; Key nutrition pillars for all pregnant women ; Managing side effects of pregnancy : the good, the bad, and the ugly ; How to read a nutrition label ; Best snacks for pregnancy ; Meal plans and tasty recipes ; Managing stress ; Q&A and debunking myths ; When to call a doctor ; Apps and best tools to use ; Food safety.