Patient's question:
I am pregnant and have diabetes, but I feel my hair is getting drier and drier. I want to eat black sesame seeds for hair health. Can women with gestational diabetes eat black sesame seeds?Doctor's answer:
Black sesame seeds are a type of nourishing food that are rich in iron. Pregnant women with diabetes can consume them in moderation, but many processed black sesame products, especially those high in sugar, should not be eaten excessively. Pregnant women with diabetes should regularly check their blood sugar levels at the hospital and promptly coordinate with their doctors to take some hypoglycemic medications for treatment to avoid interfering with the normal growth and development of the fetus.