Vivien Hsu is an accredited pharmacist and Credentialed Diabetes Educator who completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in Western Australia. Since then she has studied psychology, Chinese Medicine, diabetes education, weight management, and nutrition coaching. For over 20 years she has worked in universities, hospitals and community pharmacies. She currently collaborates with over 300 doctors, including general practitioners, endocrinologists, obstetricians and other medical specialists in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. In 2019 Viv was the recipient of the PSA’s most prestigious pharmacy award in Queensland, the Bowl of Hygeia for her work as a credentialled diabetes educator pharmacist on the Gold Coast. Vivien specialises in diabetes and weight management with holistic approaches and her mission is to help people feel well physically and psychologically.

Episode 3 Gestational Diabetes | Even Olympians get it!

Viv discusses the causes and risk factors for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), ways to manage it and services available to provide support to women who experience it.

5 Indispensable tips

1. Understand the health issues you have and how best to manage them

2. Be kind to yourself with self-care and compassion (stop beating yourself up)

3. Your body is the best doctor (listen to your body and tell your treating team so they can help you)

4. Enjoy your food (Food is to be enjoyed, not feared. Choose healthier food and find the balance)

5. Move your body (increase your physical activity and exercise)

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