Patient's question:
Previously, due to my love for sweet foods and overeating, I developed diabetes. However, I have just given birth and am currently in the postpartum period, where I need to consume some supplements. But because of my diabetes, I cannot eat many of them. Therefore, I would like to ask the experts what precautions diabetic pregnant women should take after giving birth?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes mainly requires attention to controlling diet. Because it is also necessary to make full use of the baby's feeding, it is possible to consume more calories than ordinary diabetics, and strive to achieve a balanced nutrition. It is recommended to eat more vegetables with a low glycemic index, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, green vegetables, and celery; fruits can be eaten more, such as pears, kiwis, strawberries, and green apples. Proteins should be chosen as high-quality proteins, such as lean meat, milk, and fish; staple foods are better to be coarse grains.