From Me to You: Stories, Lessons & Things That Helped

Personal reflections, behind-the-scenes thinking, and ideas that worked for HIgedi founder Julija

Sabrina’s Gestational Diabetes Story: Overwhelm, Grace, and Small Victories

Sabrina shares her honest gestational diabetes journey—overwhelm, small victories, and encouragement for every mama facing gestational diabetes.

Best Gift Ideas for Gestational Diabetes Mamas (Pregnancy & Beyond)

Thoughtful gift ideas for gestational diabetes mamas that support her health during pregnancy and postpartum — gifts she'll actually use.

HIgedi Named One of Top 10 Diabetes Management Startups to Watch in 2025

HIgedi has been featured in the Top 10 Diabetes Management Startups to Watch in 2025 by StartUs Insights. Read about our journey and what's next for our community.

8 Truths About Gestational Diabetes I Wish Someone Told Me

Overwhelmed by gestational diabetes? Here are 8 truths that helped me get through it: you didn't fail, progress beats perfection, and your baby will be okay.

What I Wish My Doctor Told Me About Gestational Diabetes

Your doctor gave you the basics, but here's what I wish someone had explained about gestational diabetes. Real talk from a fellow GD mama.

Jenna's GD Story: From Perfectionism to Self-Compassion

Jenna's early GD diagnosis made her cut all carbs and panic. Learn how she stayed diet-controlled by choosing grace over perfectionism.

Lola's Gestational Diabetes Story: A Miracle Baby After Years of Loss

After 4 years of miscarriages, IVF, and pregnancy complications, Lola was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 27 weeks. Here's her story of resilience, acceptance, and finally holding her miracle boy.

Alyssa's Gestational Diabetes Story: From Fear to Hope to a Healthy Baby Girl

Alyssa shares her gestational diabetes journey—from diagnosis fears to staying diet-controlled and delivering a healthy baby. You're not alone.

Gestational Diabetes: Managing Food Without Losing Joy

Gestational diabetes doesn’t have to take all the joy from eating. Here are my tips for managing meals, snacks, and your mental load while staying balanced.

Why Gestational Diabetes Feels Different Today: Snacks, Recipes & A Brighter Perspective

Living with gestational diabetes isn’t easy, but I’m grateful we’re in the era of low-carb recipes and “no added sugar” snacks. Here’s how I see the brighter side of gestational diabetes today.

How to Handle Comments About Your Pregnancy Food Choices

Worried about comments on what you eat while pregnant? Here’s how to handle awkward questions about your pregnancy food choices — plus gentle scripts and mindset shifts to protect your peace.

The Surprisingly Good Habits Gestational Diabetes Left Me With

Gestational diabetes changed my life in ways I didn’t expect. Here are the healthy (and funny) habits that stuck around long after pregnancy — from label reading to listening to my body.

How to Cope with Gestational Diabetes (It Was Stealing My Pregnancy — Here's How I Took It Back)

Struggling with the emotional weight of a gestational diabetes diagnosis? Here’s how I coped, found joy again, and made peace with blood sugar — one bite at a time.