I’ve been having some issues balancing my blood sugar since my gallbladder attack last year, so I knew when I got pregnant it was something I had to keep an eye on. Blood sugar regulation is SO important, especially during pregnancy. When your blood sugar gets out of control it can lead to insulin resistance and eventually diabetes. When you’re pregnant your ability to maintain your blood sugar can affect how large your baby gets, how they regulate their own blood sugar (at birth and later in life) and so much more. So what can you do to keep your blood sugar stable? My top 3 blood sugar balancing hacks: 1. Don’t eat naked carbs Crackers by themselves will lead to a blood sugar spike, but pair them with some cheese or a meat stick & berries and you’ve got the fat, protein and fiber you need to keep your blood sugar from spiking. 2. Track your glucose Even if it’s just for a little while, tracking your glucose (either with a glucometer/finger stick or a continuous glucose monitor) can give you amazing insight into how different foods are affecting you. This helps you to make smarter choices about the foods you eat, when you eat them, and in what order. And my favorite… 3. Take walks after meals Even 10 minutes of walking after a meal can do wonders for blunting a glucose spike. Since your muscles need the sugar during activity they’ll begin to remove it from your blood for fuel, thereby decreasing your blood glucose level. Since it can be tough for me to get outside quickly after meals while super pregnant in the summer heat with 3 little boys, I’ve been using my WalkingPad a lot instead. It allows me to get in some quick movement without having to pack everyone up and wrangle them while I sweat profusely in the sun. It’s been a game changer for getting in my post meal walks, and is helping me to keep my blood sugar balanced during pregnancy. WalkingPad is currently running a big sale 👀 Comment WALKINGPAD and I’ll send you the link! @walkingpad kingsmith walkingpad foldingfitness