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When you had gestational diabetes...
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...did you try things out and see how they impacted your blood sugar? I was just diagnosed and the nutritionist said to tyr things out and realize that some things may impact me much differently than they would someone else, or they may not impact my sugar count as much as I'd think, etc. Basically I saw it as a way to try out the things I don't want to give up, but in moderation. So I have been, with a latte here, a coke there, a muffin, etc...and when it does blow up my numbers I know it's off the table. Did anyone else play this game or were you pretty vigilant and well-behaved? It's not like I'm going crazy with all sorts of bad things, but I did try a low carb ice cream bar last night as a snack and this a.m. my fasting number was bad, so I know that's off the table. What were your experiences ?
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Anonymous
| I'm 18 weeks along and have type 1 diabetes, so I'm very careful with sugar and carbs. Since it isn't intuitive what causes your blood sugar to spike (fried potatoes are worse than boiled, for example), I recommend getting a carb counting book that also lists the glycemic index of foods. Check Amazon, Borders or any of the big bookstores. That way you can avoid the really carb heavy stuff and educate yourself on how your body processes certain foods too. The know-how will help you eat smarter even after the gestational diabetes passes. |
Anonymous
| I had gest diab w/ #1 (but not #2). I was very anal about super low carbs and only cheated a few times. I think it's ok to try a few items, but be prepared, most of the good stuff will be "bad", Just start planning your post partum feast as the GD goes away once the placenta is delivered. /i had a cheeseburger and fries-heaven! |
Anonymous
| I had GD with both babies. My fasting was always troublesome even without cheating and my DR told me that at night before bed I should have a glass of milk to help sustain me through the night. Try that if your fasting levels are bad. |
Anonymous
Do you have recommendation for a particular book? |
Anonymous
| Yes, I did try things in moderation and had no problems with having some ice-cream and chocolate (together with almonds or walnuts, in order to combine the carbs with protein). My fasting numbers were always under control. |
Anonymous
| The low-carb approach isn't the only way. I actually did a successful high-carb diet but all my carbs were complex - lots of brown rice, barley, beans and lentils. You just need to stay away from processed carbs, i.e., no bread, pasta, etc. |
Anonymous
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Eating fat with carbs will slow down process. Meaning that if you are testing two hours after a high fat meal you might get a higher number than with something low fat. This does not necessarily mean your blood sugar reaction was worse, only that it took longer to hit your system. Diabetes educators will basically refuse to discuss either b/c they don't understand it or they just want the two-hours post numbers no matter what.
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Anonymous
| PP here. And yet. I'm a scientist at heart, so I was testing everything. |