Patient's question:
Can pregnant women with gestational diabetes eat Quaker Oats? Can pregnant women with gestational diabetes eat Quaker Oats?Doctor's answer:
If it is gestational diabetes, treatment is necessary because high blood sugar levels can affect the development of the fetal brain and nervous system. It is recommended that you choose insulin therapy under the guidance of a doctor.Medical advice: Exercise more. If you don’t pay attention, the baby may have hypoglycemia! Moreover, the higher the pregnant woman’s blood sugar, the lower the normal infant’s blood sugar. It is best to have regular blood sugar tests at the hospital during the 18th and 32nd weeks of pregnancy. Plan your diet reasonably, avoid high-sugar foods, adopt a small-portion, frequent-meals approach, and eat more vegetables and fiber-rich foods. Pay attention to vitamin, iron, and calcium supplementation.