Patient's question:
Can pregnant women with gestational diabetes eat pistachios!!!!!!!!!!!!!Doctor's answer:
During the early stages of pregnancy, pregnant women are advised to continue eating more neutral fruits such as apples, peaches, apricots, pineapples, and Chinese bayberries. In the second trimester, pregnant women should choose fruits based on their individual constitutions. For those with a cold constitution, fruits like peaches, cherries, longans, lychees, jujubes, pomegranates, coconuts, and durians are recommended. For those with a hot constitution, fruits such as watermelon, bananas, kiwis, pomelos, oranges, tangerines, and mulberries are suitable. In the third trimester, pregnant women can consume more vitamin-rich fruits like kiwis. Oranges should be eaten in moderation, especially for those with a hot constitution, as excessive consumption may lead to increased pigmentation and skin issues. However, oranges can be consumed more freely, as they are high in vitamin content beneficial for diabetics. Additionally, figs can be included in the diet.