A Great Sample Diet For Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is becoming increasingly common, so if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with this - you're not alone! Gestational diabetes is a condition characterised by high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. This diagnosis means that now is the time for you to take action and make some changes to your diet. Here we provide a great sample diet for gestational diabetes. This sample diet includes low glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates, without skimping on the vital nutrients required for the growing baby.




The sample diets provided below, should serve as just a starting point. You may find that you have greater success with gestational diabetes diets that are more structured or with tailor-made recipes. Always make sure that you consult closely with your health care professional before starting a new diet.
Although some weight loss plans offer diabetes diets, such as Medifast's Diabetes Program, this is designed only for people with type II diabetes. The Medifast Diabetes Program is not recommended for managing gestational diabetes.
Sample Diet for Gestational Diabetes
A healthy diet for gestational diabetes is one that includes low GI carbohydrates, such as wholegrains, fruits, vegetables, pasta or low fat dairy products. The key to controlling blood glucose levels is to have meals at regular times, with controlled portions. Here is a sample of a healthy diet, according to Diabetes Australia guidelines.




Breakfast
1/2 cup of a high fibre low G.I cereal, such as untoasted muesli, bran, or rolled oats with low fat milk
OR
1 - 2 slices of toast (wholegrain bread such as multigrain, soy & linseed)
OR
100g low fat dairy product
Morning Tea
1 slice of toast with reduced fat cheese
1 serve of fruit
Lunch
2 slices of bread OR 2/3 cup cooked rice OR 1 cup cooked pasted
with fish OR lean meat
salad vegetables
1 serve of fruit
Afternoon Tea
1 cup low fat milk OR 100g low fat yoghurt
1 slice of fruit loaf OR 1 crumpet
Dinner
2/3 cup cooked rice OR 1 cup cooked pasta OR 1 cup sweet potato
with fish OR lean meat
1 serve of fruit
Supper
100g low fat dairy product
1 serve of fruit
Avoid biscuits, cakes, pastries, chips, takeaway foods, and high sugar drinks such as cordial, or softdrink.

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