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ketones ketosis and ketoacidosis

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Ketones

18th May 201918th May 2019 Jo Paterson

Ketones, ketosis and ketoacidosis Ketones are a common topic on our Facebook support group. We frequently see posts like “I

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32 - 36 weeks, gestational diabetes

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32 – 36 weeks, the toughest time for most

31st October 201618th February 2019 Jo Paterson 32-36 weeks, high blood sugar levels, high readings, insulin resistance worsening, toughest time

32 – 36 weeks the toughest time… My levels have gone crazy?! Between 32 – 36 weeks are what we know

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high fasting levels - dawn phenomenon

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High fasting levels

5th September 201524th March 2019 Jo Paterson apple cider vinegar, bedtime snacks, dawn phenomenon, high blood sugar levels, high levels, Somogyi effect

High fasting levels High fasting levels are a huge problem for many ladies. Fasting blood sugar levels, levels taken first

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Colostrum harvesting

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Colostrum harvesting

12th August 201530th June 2019 Jo Paterson antenatal expressing, breast feeding, breast milk, colostrum, expression of breast milk, hand expressing

Colostrum harvesting Colostrum harvesting is collecting colostrum from the breast. Colostrum is the first secretion from the mammary glands, rich

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gestational diabetes diet snack

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Gestational diabetes diet

9th August 201531st July 2019 Jo Paterson 8 Golden Rules, carbs, Exercise, fat, food, food pairing, food recommendations, fruit, GD food pairing, LCHF, sugar, vegetables, what to eat

Gestational diabetes diet Making changes to follow a good gestational diabetes diet will mean achieving lower blood sugar levels which

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