Without drugs.. the best diet to control diabetes during pregnancy

Gestational diabetes is a disease that some women develop during pregnancy, and diabetes during pregnancy can often be controlled without medication, as lifestyle changes can be made from eating a healthy diet to controlling gestational diabetes and controlling blood sugar levels, in this report we learn about A diet that helps control gestational diabetes, according to the "Cleveland Clinic" website.

What is gestational diabetes?

 

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It usually appears when you are 24 to 32 weeks of pregnancy and gestational diabetes disappears after giving birth.

The job of insulin is to maintain blood sugar levels, but during pregnancy, the placenta makes hormones that prevent insulin from working as it should, and high blood sugar levels can be dangerous. There are potential risks and complications for you and your baby if your sugar isn't controlled.

Having gestational diabetes also increases your risk of developing it again during a future pregnancy.

gestational diabetes food list

 

Here is a list of the best foods to include in a gestational diabetes diet:

 

1. Lean proteins

These foods help you feel full and are the building blocks of your child's development. These include:

-chicken

-eggs.

-The fish.

Low-fat dairy.

-Turkey.

2- Non-starchy vegetables

They provide important vitamins, minerals and fiber, and these include:

-Broccoli.

-Cucumber.

-Green beans.

-Onions.

-Pepper.

-Green salad.

3- healthy fats

Healthy fats help you feel full and are good for heart health and include:

-avocado.

Nuts.

-olive oil.

-Seeds.

Nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew, etc.).

4- Complex carbohydrates

We need carbohydrates for energy, fiber, and some nutrients. Complex carbohydrates include:

- The berries.

Brown rice.

Greek yogurt.

-sweet potato.

-Brown bread.

Foods to avoid if you have gestational diabetes

 

If you're on a gestational diabetes diet, avoid the following foods:

Sugary drinks.

Simple carbohydrates such as breakfast cereals, processed foods or snacks.