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Rundown on the GD diet?

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Can someone give me a quick rundown on the diet?  (See my previous post for more information).  Since I passed the 3 hour - I didn't receive diabetic counseling. I had GD with my son, but I can't remember the diet exactly. Thanks for any help.
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Re: Rundown on the GD diet?

  • MrsB*sMrsB*s

    It varies.  For me, I am allowed the following:

    21 g (1.5 carbs) for breakfast

    15 g (1 carb) morning snack

    45 g (3 carbs) lunch

    21 g (1.5 carbs) snack

    45 g (3 carbs) dinner

    30 g (2 carbs) evening snack

    No fruit juice at all; no fruit until lunch or afternoon -- none in the morning.   

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    imageMrsB*s:

    It varies.  For me, I am allowed the following:

    21 g (1.5 carbs) for breakfast

    15 g (1 carb) morning snack

    45 g (3 carbs) lunch

    21 g (1.5 carbs) snack

    45 g (3 carbs) dinner

    30 g (2 carbs) evening snack

    No fruit juice at all; no fruit until lunch or afternoon -- none in the morning.   

    *This is the same for me. But I had to decrease to 1 carb serving with breakfast and increase my morning snack - my sugars weren't cooperating.  This site was helpful too.  https://www.diabeticmommy.com/34-gestational-diabetes-diet.html

    I also was on Weight Watchers for about 4 yrs prior to getting preggers, so I asked my nutritionist if that pattern of eating (I laid out for her what my typical day of food was before) was ok - but increasing calories instead of only diet foods. She told me that would be perfect b/c I'd be getting fruits, veggies, dairy & high fiber which is key to keeping the sugar levels in control.  But, that was my nutrionists recommendation for me. I don't want to get flamed for suggestion anything that might not work for you.

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  • DiAnne82DiAnne82
    I posted mine in my blog: https://beingwhatiwanttobe.blogspot.com/2010/07/gestational-diabetes.html
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  • trizzietrizzie member
    This helps a lot, thank you! Especially the ww thing b/c I have done that for years. Thanks! :)
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