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Suggest Natural Remedy For Pre Diabetic Stage During Pregnancy

Hi.. I am 15 weeks pregnant and as my mom had gestational diabetes i was checked for it and my doc says i am on pre diabetic stage ( A1c test showed 6.0). I want to have a natural remedy for it as i don t want to have insulin and any medication.As i read through several blogs few suggest to have fenugreek seeds, bitter gourd juice,ragi and few other stuffs which i am not sure if i can rely upon. I request you to guide me on the diet.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Try to control your diet by avoiding simple sugars, sweetened beverages, fruit juices, sweets, soft drinks etc.

Have a fibre rich diet as it will help to prevent spikes in blood glucose.

Include fresh fruits and raw vegetables as salads, green leafy vegetables like spinach, fenugreek leaves, amaranth leaves.

Reduce oil in cooking to not more than 3-4 tsp in a day for one person.

Have whole grain cereals like whole wheat chapati, brown rice, partly milled rice or parboiled rice, oats and oat bran, broken wheat porridge or dalia (unsweetened).

limit intake of white rice, refined flours like maida (white flour) or suji (semolina) and its products like noodles, buns, bakery items etc.

Limit intake of fried and fatty foods (nuts and dried fruits).

Control portion sizes to prevent high blood glucose.

Stay physically active and try to reduce stress as stress also raises blood sugar. Sleep well at night.

Have small meals at frequent intervals to stabilise blood sugars.

Hope this will help you in managing your health for a safe pregnancy.
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Suggest Natural Remedy For Pre Diabetic Stage During Pregnancy

Try to control your diet by avoiding simple sugars, sweetened beverages, fruit juices, sweets, soft drinks etc. Have a fibre rich diet as it will help to prevent spikes in blood glucose. Include fresh fruits and raw vegetables as salads, green leafy vegetables like spinach, fenugreek leaves, amaranth leaves. Reduce oil in cooking to not more than 3-4 tsp in a day for one person. Have whole grain cereals like whole wheat chapati, brown rice, partly milled rice or parboiled rice, oats and oat bran, broken wheat porridge or dalia (unsweetened). limit intake of white rice, refined flours like maida (white flour) or suji (semolina) and its products like noodles, buns, bakery items etc. Limit intake of fried and fatty foods (nuts and dried fruits). Control portion sizes to prevent high blood glucose. Stay physically active and try to reduce stress as stress also raises blood sugar. Sleep well at night. Have small meals at frequent intervals to stabilise blood sugars. Hope this will help you in managing your health for a safe pregnancy.