Gestational Diabetes

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I had Gestational Diabetes with both of my pregnancies

and had to test my blood sugar several times a day. I

found that my blood sugar did really well when I ate

beans. The dietitian said that it was because those

types of carbohydrates are absorbed slowly. I was

working at the time and would often stop at Taco Bell

for lunch. My blood sugar tested great after I had a

bean burrito or tostada. I also found that I could eat

refined carbohydrates (like pasta) if I cut down on

portion sizes. Good luck!

 

> I have a similar problem. I just found out last

> week that I have gestational diabetes. Most of my

> diet is made up of complex carbs, which are now

> causing my blood sugar to be high. In order to

> continue to eat the foods that I feel better with I

> have to drastically reduce portion size. I feel

> like I am starving.