Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that is diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy.It should not be alarm cause since, if you have certain care, it does not represent dangers for the mother or the baby.
Since it usually does not present symptomatology, as routine all pregnant women are made a study called glucose tolerance test between weeks 24 and 28 gestation to detect it.If certain measures are not taken to treat this type of diabetes, it can bring serious consequences in the short and long term for mom and baby.
Some food tips to maintain controlled glycemia levels during pregnancy are the following:
· Follow a balanced and varied diet: This means that it includes food from all groups in the appropriate and distributed proportions in a balanced way throughout the day, so that blood sugar remains more stable.
· Make a good breakfast: since in the morning blood sugar levels are more decompensated, it must be cut with the night fast, which will also keep the levels of glycemia in the day more stable.
· Include many fruits and vegetables in all meals: since they provide fiber, which contributes to sugar levels not to rise abruptly after eating.
· Limit the consumption of food and drinks containing simple sugars (pastry products, table sugar, soft drinks, sweets, desserts, sweets, juices) since they raise blood sugar levels very quickly.They can be replaced by sweeteners or sugar -free dietary products.
· Consume moderate amounts of healthy lean meats and fats, such as fish, nuts, avocado or some vegetable oils.
· Consume moderate amounts of whole grains such as bread, cereals, pasta, rice, starch vegetables such as potato or sweet potato, corn or peas.
· Make 4 meals and 2 daily collations.Do not skip meals and not spend long hours without eating food.
· Moderate exercise: Studies show that it contributes to the body processing glucose and glycemia levels are maintained properly.
· Go periodically to a health professional who adjusts the menu according to levels of glycemia, weight, preferences, difficulties, etc.
Source: Children's Guide
