Patient's question:
Can pregnant women with gestational diabetes eat peanuts?Doctor's answer:
Hello:Peanuts have a high glycemic index and are generally not recommended for diabetic patients. The correct approach is to maintain a balanced diet, which means ensuring a variety of food types—such as grains, meat, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits—while controlling total calorie intake to achieve balanced nutrition. It is advisable to consume low-glycemic-index vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, green vegetables, and celery. Fruits such as grapefruit, kiwi, strawberries, and green apples are also recommended. Protein should be chosen from high-quality sources like lean meat, milk, and fish. For staple foods, it is best to opt for coarse grains such as cornmeal, buckwheat flour, or oatmeal to make steamed buns. However, attention should be paid to portion sizes.
Wishing you a healthy pregnancy.