Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diagnosed in an estimated 12% – 14 % of pregnancies. It occurs when the body is unable to keep blood glucose levels within normal ranges.

Everywhere we turn we are inundated with information about food and nutrition. Some of the most confusing information stares us in the face every time we shop, hello health star rating! Add in some buzz around the latest diet for ahem “lasting” weight loss and some hype around the lasted trending food ingredient and it’s no surprise that many of us are left scratching our heads.