Patient's question:
I am five and a half months pregnant. I eat ten to twenty jujubes every day and twenty raisins, as well as two walnuts and some peanuts. I also eat some apples and oranges. Will this diet lead to gestational diabetes?Doctor's answer:
It's okay to eat a little less, but definitely don't overeat. All of these are sweet foods, and eating them can cause blood sugar to spike immediately.Suggestions: Eat less sweet foods, exercise more, and eat on a schedule with fixed portions. You can eat cucumbers, tomatoes, whole grains, etc. Monitor your blood sugar carefully. If diet alone cannot control it, medication may be needed (e.g., Metformin, Repaglinide, etc. — make sure to read the medication instructions before use), or even insulin. Blood sugar must be well-controlled. Although there are no symptoms in the early stages, complications may arise later, which can be very serious.