Patient's question:
Now I am 29 weeks pregnant. Two days ago, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. At 25 weeks, my urine test showed 1+ white blood cells and 2+ glucose, while previous urine tests were normal. Two days ago, during the glucose tolerance test, my first blood draw after fasting was 5.38, and an hour after drinking the glucose solution, the result was 11.92. The result at the third hour was 10.35. I have now experienced symptoms of fatigue again. The doctor suggested adjusting my diet first. How can I alleviate the fatigue a bit? Can I eat a small steamed bun and a bowl of milk oatmeal porridge now? I don’t know if I can have milk oatmeal porridge.Doctor's answer:
Hello, low-sugar pure milk is okay, and low-sugar oatmeal is also fine. It is recommended to eat low-glycemic index vegetables such as cucumber, tomatoes, green vegetables, celery, etc. Fruits like grapefruit, kiwi, strawberries, and green apples. Protein should be high-quality protein such as lean meat, milk, fish, etc. Starch should be coarse grains such as corn flour, buckwheat flour, and oat flour. But attention should be paid to the quantity. It is recommended to consult a professional nutritionist in the hospital's nutrition department, and develop an individualized dietary treatment based on the patient's condition.