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is
it?
When
a
woman
is
pregnant
and
as
the
baby
develops,
the
placenta
makes
several
hormones
that
can
block
the
way
insulin
acts
in
the
mother.
This
leads
to
insulin
resistance.
This
means
your
bodys
cells
cannot
turn
blood
sugar
into
energy,
which
causes
blood
sugar
to
rise.
How
often
does
this
happen?
About
7%
of
all
pregnancies
result
in
gestational
diabetes,
according
to
the
American
Diabetes
Association.
Does
this
mean
I
will
have
diabetes
for
the
rest
of
my
life?
No.
Blood
sugars
should
return
to
normal
after
delivery.
Gestational Diabetes
Carbohydrate Counting: Breakfast: 30-45g Morning Snack: 15-30g Lunch: 45-60g Afternoon Snack: 15-30g Dinner: 45-60g Bedtime Snack: 20-30g Consistence is key, above are the amount of carbs allotted for each mealtime. Do not skip meals and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Sample Menu:
Breakfast 2 Eggs 1 English muffin 2oz Part skim mozzarella cheese Decaf coffee with sugar substitute* Total Morning Snack 1 Small apple 1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
Total Lunch 2 cup salad with vegetables 3oz Grilled chicken breast cup Lt. dressing 1 Whole-wheat pita bread 15 Small grapes Carbs 0g 30g 0g 0g 30g 15g 0g 15g
Afternoon Snack 1 cup raw carrots 10 Pretzels 2 Tbsp. hummus Carbs 0g 15g 5g Total 20g 0g 0g 30g 0g 15g 15g Total 60g
Dinner 4oz Baked salmon Sauted asparagus 1 Large baked potato 2 Tbsp. Lt. sour cream 4 Gingersnaps 8oz 1% milk
Bedtime Snack 8oz Non-fat honey greek yogurt 20g Total 20g Total for the day = 190g
*Things to avoid: Caffeine and the artificial sweeteners contain saccharin (Sweet n Low).