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Healthy Futures After GDM Australia Podcast
If you've experienced gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), you're not alone—and your journey to optimal health doesn't end after delivery. Welcome to Healthy Futures After GDM, the podcast dedicated to helping women who've had GDM reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes while protecting their children's future health.
Hosted by Jaimee, a Nurse Practitioner (in progress) Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE), and former Accredited Exercise Physiologist who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 30 years, this podcast combines professional expertise with deeply personal understanding. Having watched her younger sister navigate GDM twice, she brings both clinical knowledge and heartfelt empathy to every conversation.
Each episode explores evidence-based strategies for post-GDM health, with a special focus on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology and how it can help with your approach to nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices. Tash Rae (Dietitian & CDE) joins Jaimee on this journey to support women after GDM. Whether you're newly postpartum or years out from your GDM diagnosis, you'll discover practical tools to take control of your metabolic health and create a healthier future for your entire family.
From decoding your glucose patterns to building sustainable habits that fit your busy life as a mum, Healthy Futures After GDM transforms complex medical information into actionable steps you can implement today. Because when you invest in your health, you're investing in your family's future.
Find us on Instagram & Facebook. We have created a private Facebook group for women to support each other & to provide a safe place to ask questions.
Healthy Futures After GDM Australia Podcast
Ep. 2 Why the increased risk of type 2 diabetes after GDM?
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Did you know that having gestational diabetes puts you at a significantly higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life? In this episode, we dive deep into the science behind this connection and explore why your GDM diagnosis is actually an early warning system your body is giving you.
As a diabetes educator who's witnessed firsthand how GDM affects families—including my own sister who experienced it twice—I'm passionate about helping women understand this risk isn't a life sentence. It's an opportunity to take control of your health future.
You'll discover:
- The biological mechanisms that link GDM to future diabetes risk
- Why some women are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
- Real hope for preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes onset
This journey doesn't have to feel overwhelming or isolating. Join our supportive community of women navigating life after GDM, where we share evidence-based strategies, celebrate wins, and support each other through the challenges.
Ready to take charge of your healthy future? Join our private Facebook group 'Healthy Futures After Gestational Diabetes for ongoing support, resources, and connection with other women who truly understand your journey.
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Whether you're newly postpartum, years past your GDM diagnosis, or supporting someone who's been through this experience, this podcast is for you. Let's create healthy futures together!
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Disclaimer: Please note this information is to the best of my knowledge at the time of recording. Please always check with your medical team before making any changes to your own healthcare management in any way. This is not individualised advice.
This podcast is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or health advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with its application intended for discussion between yourself and your healthcare team (or workplace if you are a healthcare professional).
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