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

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

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.

Gestational Diabetes & Desserts: What Worked for Me

Craving sweets with gestational diabetes? These are the treats, swaps, and dessert strategies Julija—HIgedi founder and GD mama—relied on. Practical, satisfying, and blood sugar-friendly.

10 Tiny Habits That Make Your Gestational Diabetes Journey Healthier and Easier to Manage

Discover 10 small daily habits that can make managing gestational diabetes easier, healthier, and less stressful—no perfection required, just simple, sustainable changes.

Foods That Stabilize Blood Sugar: My Personal Discoveries

Discover foods that help stabilize blood sugar. Julija, founder of HIgedi, shares personal insights and tips for managing gestational diabetes through meals and snacks.

(User Story) My Experience with Gestational Diabetes: A Snapshot Overview

Amy Marley shared her personal journey navigating gestational diabetes, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs she encountered.

Why I Created Higedi: A Gestational Diabetes App Connecting Women

Today, I would love to share with the journey that ended up in my creation of gestational diabetes app HIgedi, a social health app aimed at connecting women dealing with gestational diabetes.