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Suggest Diet To Control Gestational Diabetes
I m not sure if you are the right person to ask but I would like to know what foods to eat and how many meals I should be eating per day to help manage Gestational Diabetes and keep Blood Glucose levels down? Yes, I have spoken with Diabetic Specialists, Doctors, Midwives but my appointment with a Dietician has been scheduled for next Wednesday so between now and then I would appreciate any feedback and suggestions you may have?
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query in HCM.I understand your concerns.The first step in treating gestational diabetes is to modify your diet to help keep your blood sugar level in the normal range.
Limiting the intake of carbohydrates in your diet is of major concern.
You need to folloe these steps:
1.Distribute your foods between three meals and two or three snacks each day
2.Eat reasonable portions of starch
3.Drink one cup of milk at a time
4.Avoid fruit juice
5.Strictly limit sweets and desserts
6.Stay away from added sugars
Along with this regular intake of medications like insulin will heip you to prevent further complications in your baby.
Thank you
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting your query in HCM.I understand your concerns.The first step in treating gestational diabetes is to modify your diet to help keep your blood sugar level in the normal range.
Limiting the intake of carbohydrates in your diet is of major concern.
You need to folloe these steps:
1.Distribute your foods between three meals and two or three snacks each day
2.Eat reasonable portions of starch
3.Drink one cup of milk at a time
4.Avoid fruit juice
5.Strictly limit sweets and desserts
6.Stay away from added sugars
Along with this regular intake of medications like insulin will heip you to prevent further complications in your baby.
Thank you
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