Real mamas supporting real mamas — with practical resources, meal ideas, and calm explanations for fasting, spikes, meds, and everything in between.
Newly diagnosed or weeks in — click what you’re struggling with today and we’ll take it from there.
21K+ mamas in community
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"Getting diagnosed felt like being hit by a wall and sucked the fun out of this pregnancy. People who have never had it kept telling me to look at the bright side and don't be dramatic. I'm so glad there's women here who actually understand the struggle ❤️"
"GD felt so overwhelming when I was first diagnosed at 12 weeks. It felt like an impossible road to walk. This community provides support, ideas, and help in a situation that can otherwise feel entirely isolating."
"I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago and was so worried. The tips, support, and just knowing I'm not alone makes such a huge difference. I've been able to keep my blood sugar readings in check and find meal ideas, plus snacks from this group; While also learning to not be hard on myself if maybe here and there I get a not so great number; it's a learning curve. 💕"
Find practical, delicious gestational diabetes meal ideas and snack tips to help you keep blood sugar levels stable—without stress or perfection
Get hundreds more meal ideas, snack tips, and real-life recipes inside the HIgedi app and on our blog—each one shared by moms who get it. Explore gestational diabetes-friendly breakfast, lunch, dinner, low-carb treats, and high-protein snacks.
Your trusted, research-based guides to navigating a GD diagnosis, diet planning, and balanced living
Strategies, insights, and troubleshooting for blood sugar control, including glucose testing help and common challenges
Personal reflections, behind-the-scenes thinking, and ideas that worked for HIgedi founder Julija
Navigating health, healing, and life after gestational diabetes
Hi, I’m Julija — the mom behind HIgedi.
HIgedi was born from my own experience with gestational diabetes. I was overwhelmed, frustrated, and constantly Googling what I could eat... and most of what I found felt clinical, confusing, or just didn’t match real life.
I’m not a doctor or dietitian — I have no medical qualifications. I’m a mom with lived experience who’s built HIgedi to make this journey feel less scary and a lot less lonely.
Today, I support a community of 21,000+ GD mamas — and I answer real-life questions every single day (not just what someone thinks you might be asking). Because GD isn’t only about numbers. It’s the mental load, the guilt spiral, the “what do I eat now?” panic — and needing someone to say: you’re not failing.
HIgedi is built around food (meals and snacks really are the heart of GD), but it’s also built around kindness, community, and practical support. I’m building all of his while raising a very energetic (and peanut butter–obsessed) 4‐year‐old.
Thanks for being here.
If you’d rather not piece everything together, the GD Video Lessons give you short 1–3 minute answers + printable downloads — organised by topic, so you can jump straight to what’s stressing you out right now
Go beyond the basic advice.
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HIgedi brings together practical GD support (meal ideas, blood sugar help, toolkit, shopping lists, resources) and the emotional piece that matters: real stories, honest reassurance, and support for the guilt, overwhelm, and mental load that comes with gestational diabetes.
Most resources feel clinical or tracking-focused. HIgedi is community-first and real-life-first: practical food inspiration, honest "this is normal" reassurance, and answers to the exact questions mamas ask every day — without shame, pressure, or perfection.
No. HIgedi is educational support and community-based encouragement — not medical advice. Always follow your care team's guidance for targets, medication, and treatment decisions.
Yes. You'll find practical, non-judgmental help for fasting blood sugar, post-meal spikes, testing timing, bedtime snacks, hydration, movement after meals, and what to do when numbers suddenly change (because hormones).
Not a strict one-size-fits-all plan — on purpose. GD is very individual. Instead, HIgedi shares realistic meal and snack ideas, simple "build-a-meal" guidance (carb + protein + fiber/fat), and examples that help you discover what works for your body.
Usually, more than you think. Many mamas do best pairing carbs with protein and healthy fats/fiber (for example: Greek yogurt + berries + nuts, toast + eggs + avocado, apple + almond butter). The HIgedi community shares hundreds of meal and snack ideas, so you can see what actually works for other mamas.
There's rarely a universal "never eat this" list — it's more about what spikes you, portion sizes, and what you pair foods with. Fast-acting carbs and sugary drinks are often trickier, but many mamas can still include favorites in smaller portions when balanced with protein/fat and followed by movement. The key is figuring out what works for your body.
Yes — GD Video Lessons are optional paid support: short 1–3 minute videos organised by topic (newly diagnosed → postpartum) plus downloadable files. They're for the moments you want a clear walkthrough instead of piecing things together.
It's built on real experience and kindness. You'll find honest stories from mamas who've been there, practical advice that actually works, and the chance to connect — whether you want real-life tips, "me too" moments, or just to know you're not alone.
