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Pre-diabetic meals?

preciousangel226preciousangel226 member
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I failed my 1 hour glucose screening test at my 27/28 week appt. My fasting levels were 74, but it skyrocketed to 152 after having the orange drink (which didn't taste too bad). I was given a paper from the nurse to follow the gestational diabetes diet. Basically no sodas, fruit juices (which I was just starting to really crave), candy, cakes, ice cream, desserts. She told me to just balance my carbs and protein intake. I've never really followed a diet, so I don't know what type of meals to eat. I try to pay attention to the labels and read the carbs and protein content, but it gets hard to balance it at every meal. Snacks are also an issue. I try to have grapes with walnuts/almonds as a snack, but I'm not even sure if I'm doing this right. I will get checked again in one week with just a fasting reading. If I fail that, then I'll have to do the 3hr test. So, I'm hoping that I'm doing it right. It's been tough, but I cut out the sweets, sodas, and fruit juices. Anyone have any suggestions as to what foods to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner? Baby has always measured big and doctor said he's looking to be an 8lb baby...more than that if I don't follow the diet.
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