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What dieting you should do if u have Gestational Diabetes and what foods should be strictly avoided during Gestational Diabetes?
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Managing gestational diabetes through diet is important to control blood sugar levels and ensure the health of both mother and baby. Here are some steps you can include in your routine:
-Eat small, regular meals as this helps avoid blood sugar spikes and supports steady metabolism.
-You can also add soaked methi seeds water 10 minutes before your meals to help manage blood sugar levels.
-Balance your meals with complex carbohydrates (whole grains, millets, oats), lean proteins (eggs, pulses, low-fat dairy), and healthy fats (nuts, seeds).
-Avoid fruits like chickoo, mango, jackfruit, custard apple and vegetables like potato or sweet potato. Consume fruits like apple, pear or guava.
-Avoid foods high in refined sugars and unhealthy fats, such as packaged fruit juices, processed snacks, deep-fried foods (samosas, pakoras), sugary desserts, and artificial sweeteners.
-Limit white rice (try brown rice), white bread, and sweets as they can cause blood sugar spikes.
-Regular physical activity for at least 30 - 45 minutes like brisk walking can also help achieve your health goals better. (Unless physical activity is restricted by healthcare professional)
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Ms. Moumita Dutta
Dietitian/Nutritionist
10 yrs exp
Kolkata
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
When managing gestational diabetes it’s crucial to strictly avoid foods that cause rapid blood sugar spikes , including sugary drinks ( soda. Fruits juices ) , sweets and desserts ( cake , cookies , candy , pastries, honey ) and processed foods ( artificially sweetened cereals Packaged snacks and ready to eat meals )
Additional limit or avoid refined carbs bread , white rice and highly processed grains as well as vegetables like potatoes. Sweet potatoes in large quantity
Alcohol is also considered a strict no no during pregnancy for every one including those gestational diabetes
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Dr. Kavita Dwivedi
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15 yrs exp
Raipur
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Avoid high glycemic index foods
Eat in 2 hours gap
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through the app directly.
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