“I was the hungriest I had ever been in the first two to three months after giving birth

“They weren't having those cravings, especially in the evening, especially those sugar cravings

“I was a really big over-supplier even when I was nursing [and] built up a big store of freezer milk

“Once they were resting better and those stress hormones were reduced, and the body was getting the rest it needed, we were seeing better balanced blood sugar throughout the day

“This means avoiding skipped meals, which can lead to blood sugar fluctuations throughout the day

“Even the healthiest diets include treats or once-in-a-while foods in moderation.

“I could slow the milk supply down pretty strategically with pumping, going into this knowing that I was going to have to go eight hours at least without it.

“Panelists with pre-existing insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes also reported improvements in blood sugar levels