Gestational diabetes nutrition — Sugar Land, TX
Gestational Diabetes Dietitian in Sugar Land, TX
A gestational diabetes diagnosis doesn't have to mean a stressful pregnancy. Work with a registered dietitian to manage your blood sugar safely, eat well, and protect the health of you and your baby.
Fast appointments — no long wait lists. Most visits covered by insurance.
Insurance accepted
BCBS, Aetna, Ambetter, Curative, UHC
Seen within 24–48 hours
We prioritize pregnant patients
Sugar Land office
2245 Texas Dr Ste 300, Sugar Land, TX
Telehealth available
Virtual visits across all of Texas
Gestational diabetes is manageable — with the right support
Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy can feel overwhelming. But with the right nutrition plan, most women manage their blood sugar effectively through diet alone — without medication — and go on to have healthy pregnancies and babies.
Rawaa Khalil Elabbassi, MS, RDN, LD specializes in prenatal nutrition and gestational diabetes. She works with pregnant women in Sugar Land and across Texas to build safe, practical eating plans that keep blood sugar in range while ensuring you and your baby get all the nutrients you need.
What we address
Gestational diabetes meal planning
Personalized carbohydrate distribution plans to keep blood sugar in the target range throughout the day.
Blood sugar monitoring guidance
Understanding your glucose readings and how different foods affect your numbers — so you can make informed choices.
Safe weight gain during pregnancy
Guidance on appropriate gestational weight gain based on your pre-pregnancy BMI and your baby's growth needs.
Nutrient needs during pregnancy
Ensuring adequate intake of folate, iron, calcium, omega-3s, and other critical nutrients alongside blood sugar management.
Postpartum nutrition & GDM follow-up
After delivery, women with GDM have a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. We support your postpartum nutrition and long-term metabolic health.
Culturally appropriate pregnancy nutrition
We work with your food traditions — Tex-Mex, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and more — to build a plan you'll actually enjoy.
What your first visit looks like
Review your diagnosis & labs
We review your glucose tolerance test results, current blood sugar readings, gestational age, and any other relevant health information.
Build your GDM meal plan
You leave with a practical, trimester-appropriate eating plan that distributes carbohydrates throughout the day to keep blood sugar stable.
Ongoing support through delivery
Regular follow-up visits adjust your plan as your pregnancy progresses and your blood sugar needs change.
Insurance accepted — most visits at $0 copay
We accept BCBS, Aetna, Ambetter, Curative, and UHC. We verify your benefits before your first visit at no charge.
Frequently asked questions
Manage gestational diabetes with confidence
Book your first visit today. We prioritize pregnant patients — most are seen within 24–48 hours.
In-person at 2245 Texas Dr Ste 300, Sugar Land, TX 77479 · Telehealth across Texas