About Maya
Maya is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with a focus on adapting evidence-based gestational diabetes nutrition to South Asian dietary frameworks. Her work bridges clinical diabetes care and culturally familiar meal planning for Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, and Bangladeshi families navigating GD during pregnancy. She helps patients translate carb targets into roti portions, dal pairings, and chai timing — the practical details that determine whether a meal plan actually gets followed.
Credentials & Expertise
- ✓Registered Dietitian (RD)
- ✓Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
- ✓Specializes in South Asian dietary adaptation for gestational diabetes
- ✓Focus on culturally appropriate carb counting and meal sequencing
- ✓Experience translating clinical GD guidelines into everyday family meals
Role at Pregnancy Plate Planner
Maya is one of our registered dietitians who medically reviews articles before publication. Every piece of nutrition guidance on this site is reviewed by an RD to ensure it aligns with current evidence and is safe for women managing gestational diabetes.
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