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Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes

(Diabetes during Pregnancy)
Last updated on June 8, 2016 by Payal Banka
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Pregnancy is a superb experience for all women . It is that dream phase of life where
most women give no heed to the calorie count of the food they eat . And we all love to
pamper ourselves by eating all that you really desire to eat ! Well, tempting as it may
sound, but for some women the same phase turns in to a more serious one if they get
diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Dont worry ! This Indian diet plan for
gestational diabetes will help you enjoy your eating during pregnancy while taking
care of the nourishment and growth of your fetus .
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Pregnancy brings in a lot of emotions in a women . You are happy , emotional (due to
hormones) , depressed (due to body changes), excited and full of anxiety and
nervousness. You want to do every thing for the baby growing inside of you to come
out healthy and fit. Health issues like Gestational diabetes makes you worry more
and stress more. You get all the more confused about what to do and what to eat.
Surprisingly, most people consider excess weight-gain as a desirable and healthy sign
of a healthy pregnancy. This is the reason why we took an initiative to plan this Indian
Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes . We will discuss on how a healthy diet can protect
an expecting mother from gestational diabetes while allowing her to spend blissful
moments with her child growing within her every second.
Understanding Gestational Diabetes :
We all have a basic and wide idea of what is diabetes. But what you really need to
understand is, When it comes to Diabetes , there are certain measuring terms which
may help in understanding a foods capacity to increase the blood sugar. While there
are some that helps in understanding the bodys response or reaction to the raised
blood sugar. I know i am getting too technical here, But it is important to have a basic
knowledge about these indexes so that you really know what you are eating and how it
is going to help you . This might just be your first tiny step towards being a smart
mommy !
GlycemicIndex It is a Number that signifies the capacity of a particular
food to increase the blood sugar levels. 100 being equivalent to pure glucose .
Foods that have a glycemic index or below 55 are considered healthier for
diabetics. These foods are digested slowly in the gut and hence they raise the
blood sugar slowly and steadily.
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GlycemicLoad Glycemic load depends on the amount of carb contained by a

particular food. And the capacity of each gram of this carb to raise the blood
sugar level.
InsulinIndexInsulin index is kind of similar to the above 2 indexes. The
only difference is that Insulin index does not depend on the blood sugar levels.
Insulin index o a particular food is based on the foods capacity to raise the
concentration of insulin in the blood after 2 hours of intake.
Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes:
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Here is a sampleIndian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes. Please note that the plan
was made keeping an average Indian pregnant lady in mind. If you have any
additional medical issues, it will be best to consult your personal dietitian or doctor
before starting to follow ourIndian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes.
FOOD ITEM
CALORIE PROTEIN
(KCAL)
(GMS )
NUTRIFACT
EarlyMorning:(7.00Am)
Kesar and cardamom
+ cinnamon flavored
Milk(1 glass)
150
Milk Is the best way to start your day, It will cool

the acid rush down, and the nutrients in milk will
be are absorbed better on empty stomach.(add 1-2
threads of kesar, and 1 pinch cardamom +
cinnamon powder)
Whole Wheat Rusks(2

pieces)
50
Dry Carbs in the Morning helps in relieving

Morning Sickness
Soaked Almonds (6
pieces)
50
It is a good souce of protein and omega 3 acids

Breakfast(9.00Am)
Besan/ Mung dal

chilla with chopped
Palak and grated
carrots (2 medium
sized)
200
12
This low carb , high protein dish helps you control

sugar rush in the mornings. Carrots and spinach
help in providing fiber , keeps you away from skin
and digestion problem during pregnancy , and cuts
on the risk of baby developing jaundice at birth.
Curd1 Soup Bowl(1

Soup Bowl)
75
curd Provides calcium, protein, Vit A and D very

beneficial during pregnancy, And helps you
enhance your mood during downs.
Egg Omlette(2 No.)
160
10
Eggs are easy to make and best sources of proteins

that helps in babys growth.
Toasted Brown Bread

(2 slices)
100
Dry carbs Helps in relieving Morning sickness
250
Multi nutrients from veggies and good fiber to

tackle constipation
OR
OR
Vegetable oats upama
(1 soup bowl)
11.00Am
Apple /Guava /
Pomegranate (1
medium size)
40
These fruits help in maintaining hydration and Ph

balance in increasing blood volume.
12.00Pm
Coconut water /
Lemonade (1 glass)
30
It Benefits in constipation, sluggish digestion,

heart burn and urinary tract infections during
pregnancy
LUNCH(1.30Pm)
Quinoa / Brown rice

pulav with veggies
(carrots , beans,
capsicum , onions etc
)- 1.5 soup bowl
350
Dal tadka / Fish

curry(1 soup bowl)
150
Fish helps in obtaining nutrients like pufa and

mufa and good quality protein for development of
the baby.
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the baby.
sliced cucumber (1
medium)
40
Benefits of cucumber
sliced tomatoes(2
medium size)
40
Anti oxidant lycopene helps in taking care of

metabolic wastes.
(2.15 pm )Post
Lunchwalk(15
mins)
This will help in better digestion and the pp sugar

levels will decrease.
2.30Pm
Buttermilk(1 glass)
40
Helps in hydration and heart burn

4.30Pm
Tea(1 cup) / Milk
50
(use the masala mentioned below this diet plan, to

make it healthy)
Wheat and methi

Khakara (2 medium )
120
Methi will help you with slow rise in sugar levels

while whole wheat will ensure complex carb
availability.
6.00Pm
2 Table spoon
Museli / wheat flakes
/ oats bite (avoid the
sugar coated cereals )
120
Museli is a wholesome food in itself and provides

with all vital nutrients. It satisfies hunger and
raises your sugar levels slowly, avoiding the sugar
spikes in the blood.
1 bowl milk
75
Its iron content helps in increasing heamoglobin

with increasing blood volume.
1 /2 apple with the

peel
20
Peel will help in keeping the fiber intact .
evening walks (15

mins )
This helps in over all control in the blood sugar

levels.
7.30Pm
Vegetable soup /
Chicken soup(1 soup
bowl)
125
DINNER(8.00Pm)
Multi-grain roti with
ghee (1 tsp )(2
medium size)
200
These are easy to digest and do not burden the

system. Helps in maintaining the BSL
Palak paneer veg(1

bowl, home made)
150
Good combination of protein and iron for babys

growth.Spinach is rich in folic acid and iron and
helps in maintaining healthy pregnancy.
Koshimbir / salad(1
bowl)
50
Fiber helps in better digestion
(9.15 pm )Post dinner

walk (15 mins )
This will help in better digestion and will lower the

fasting blood sugar levels.
10.00Pm
Milk(1 glass)
150
Along with good nutrition, a glass of warm milk at

bedtime helps in getting a good night sleep.
Soaked Almonds (6
pieces)
50
It is a good source of protein and omega 3 acids
TOTAL
2325
71
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While following thisIndian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes, Make sure you spend
10 15 mins after your lunch and dinner in walking around the house / office . These
are slow walks . These walks will help in better digestion and will help in controlling
your postprandial blood sugars.
Recipe of Masala for your Milk and Tea
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Make this masala and keep handy . It will help in reducing blood sugar and add taste
to your milk / tea .
Grind all these spices together 10 -15 cardamom buds green , 5 black cardamom, 4
sticks cinnamon , a little javitri , 10 -15 buds of cloves , 10 15 black pepper balls.
It is all about keeping your blood glucose levels stabilized :
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Carbs are not only present in foodsthat contain processed sugars such as jam,
honey, candies and soft drinks, But alsoin foodscontaining natural sugars such
as yogurt, fruit and milk
During digestion, your body converts all carbs to glucose and hence, higher
intake of carbs at one time leads to a rise in the blood glucose level.
Starchy foods such as cereals,Refined flour products like breads, pastries , cakes,
cookies, rotis (hotel made)and naan and vegetables such as peas, legumes,
potato, lentils, baked beans and corn have high carb content. You may want to
choose your carb intake accordingly in order to prevent the intake of excess
calories while still honoring your taste.
The Dos and the Donts of Gestational Diabetes :

While you are following ourIndian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes, This small list
of simple Dos and Donts will help you a long way. These tips will brighten up your
day and ensure safety and well being of your baby and your own health.
Eat small meals

Allow a time of 2.5-3 hours between a meal and a snack. Similarly, make sure
that a snack and the next meal has a time gap of at least 1.5 hours.
Never ever skip meals or avoid carbs

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This wont do you any good and would just make you feel hungrier and eat more
at your next meal which would ultimately destabilize your blood glucose levels.
If you consume less carbohydrate, you are putting your babys health at stake as
a growing embryo needs a certain amount of glucose energy for its growth.
Include a lot of veggies in your diet

Make sure your meals and snacks contain adequate amount of salads and
cooked non-starchy vegetables that are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals.
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Consume a lot of protein foods

Consume a lot of protein foods during meal and snack times. These foods do not
turn into glucose after digestion and they can help you feel full. Protein is found
in foods such as eggs, chicken, fish, meat, tofu, nuts, seafood, nut butter, cheese
and seeds.
Re-consider your fat intake

Excess weight gain may not mean healthy pregnancy. Go for lean meat, low-fat
dairy products and avoid deep-fried foods and high-fat junk snacks. It is not that
fats would directly contribute to an elevated blood sugar level, but they may
make it difficult for the insulin to work properly.
Include un- sweetened Greek yogurt in your diet

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Greek yogurt has richer protein content compared to regular yogurt and would
help to keep you full while promoting the health of your digestive tract as well.
Opt for complex carbs

Go for brown rice, quinoa, ragi (red finger millet) or cracked wheat instead of
white rice. For many, this may mean tough practice and compromise, but once
you train your taste buds, you would not want to switch back again to white rice.
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Reduce your oil and butter intake

However, sometimes if you do need to surrender to your mood, you may use
extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle olive oil into soups and pastas and enjoy your
snacking times.
Replace Unhealthy with healthy

Regular pasta with 100% wholegrain pasta and white bread with natural multigrain bread. Havefine cracked wheat instead of upma/ rava/ semolina.
Replace potatoes with sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes have high fiber content and low glycemic index which means
that they release glucose into the blood slowly after digestion, thereby helping in
keeping the blood sugar level stable.
Include Oats
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Start your day with healthy breakfast cereals such as oats. Make it interesting
with berries and nuts. Oats do not only have high fiber content, but they also
promote milk production in nursing mothers.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water every-day.

Making frequent visits to the washroom is the last thing that an expecting mom
would want to experience. But by doing so, you would allow your body to flush
out toxins regularly.
Try variety of salads

Relish your salads with a generous combination of quinoa, kidney beans,
chickpeas and soya chunks. Make your taste buds happy with tofu curries at
times.
Here are some interesting and simple recipes
koshimbir with curd
Kachumber salad (without curd)
Simple salad
Simple salad with cheese dressing
Look for attractive variety of colors in your food

Include multicolored veggies and leafy greens in your diet. Indian cuisine has a
lot to offer to us in terms of flavors and variety. Try out your grandmas recipes
or discover something on your own with an incredible combination of
cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale, mustard greens, dill weed, Brussel Sprouts,
fenugreek, and spinach.
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Eat fruits as mid meals

Who said you need to avoid fruits completely? Enjoy a sumptuous fruit bowl
with slices of guava, citrus fruits, melons, apples, berries and pears. However,
avoid over ripe fruits as they have high sugar content. Avoid bananas, grapes,
jackfruit, mangoes, pineapple and grapes and chikoo as they have high sugar
content. Of course, you may have them as a treat once in a while if you have
been sticking to our Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabeteson a regular basis.
Snackon nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, roasted channa and almonds and give
your body a healthy supply of omega-3 fatty acids.
Include proteins and carbs in every meal and veggies and fruits for at least two
meals.
Avoid soda, coffee, and tea. If you do need to take some caffeine, consider
sipping into a cup of Joe prepared with fat-free milk and without sugar.
Replace fruit juices with whole fruit or tender coconut water.
Some low sugar Snacking Ideas:

Carrot slices with any vegetable based yogurt dip
Lettuce salad with boiled chickpea, tomatoes, cucumber and lemon juice
Whole wheat crackers with yogurt dips and avocado slices
Greek yogurt with berries
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Sprouted green gram with grated carrots and lemon juice

Brown bread toast with almond butter and apple slices
Raagi roti with mint chutney
Wholegrain dosa
Asparagus omlette
How to ght Cravings?

Never avoid the intake of carbs as they give you instant energy.
Drink a glass of water when craving hits. False hunger pangs are more likely to
subside with a glass of water.
Reassess your meals to find out if you are eating less. Add some proteins to your
diet or snack on celery, baby spinach or baby carrot salads.
Here are a few more reads on pregnancy that might be of help to you
Indian diet plan for pregnancy
What to eat during Pregnancy
What foods to avoid during pregnancy
Benefits of Beetroot Juice in anaemia and pregnancy
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Benefits of Ginger in Pregnancy, Gastric problems and infections
Follow your grandma advice- Eatfortwo. And invite gestational diabetes to impact
your health. It may seem to be contradictory to the sayings that has been shaping the
diet plans of pregnant women in traditional Indian households. Your baby needs an
extra 300 500 calories to support his/her growth and and follow our IndianDiet
Plan for Gestational Diabetes to manage your elevated sugar levels.
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Nishu
DECEMBER 24, 2016 AT 12:21 AM
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Hithis is Nishi and I m 32 week pregnant. This is my second pregnancy and I m

diagnosed with borderline sugar level i.e 139 after 2 hours of glucose intake. So i
want to know whether i hv to follow strict diabetic diet or not??. Or if i follow then
my sugar level will reduce in 1-2 month?? And i can deliver baby normally??
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Nishu ,
yes you can try walk for 10 mins after every major meal. dont eat sugary and
high fat stuff . mind your food quantity . but make sure you dont starve . the
above mentioned diet in the article can be followed only if you are on`meds
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Pavi35
DECEMBER 20, 2016 AT 2:07 PM
Hi payal,I followed your diet and it gave me good results.i have a doubt about fish.is
it true that sea fish has mercury which effects baby?Can you name some easily
available river fish.
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PAYAL BANKA
Yes its absolutely true. which area do you stay ? i mean if you stay anywhere
near a sea , then its best to avoid fish as there are very thin chances that your
fish would be a fresh water one .
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Shraddha
Hi Mam
I am 8month pregnant having gestational dibaties my sugar before fasting is under
control and after lunch is also under control but after dinner its high some times.
150 OR 160 some time under 120.What food I should eat in night normally I eat veg
small amount of rice and roti please suggest me.
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Shraddha , you can try eating vegetable brown rice pulav , or broken wheat
upama. or mung dal chilla with curd and chutney . egg omlettes , or any such
protein food. walk in the evening for 15- 20 mins
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Smitha
Hi Mam,
I am 20 weeks pregnant and having gestational diabetes. I was following a diet plan,
but now doctor advised me to increase the food intake as it affects the growth of
baby. Could you please suggest a kerala style diet plan. Also what is the upper limit of
sugar level? Is that 130 or 140?
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PAYAL BANKA
upper limit of fasting sugars is 130 . sorry , i dont have a kerala style diet plan
ready , but you can follow somewhat similar of the above mentioned diet plan
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WRITI ADHIKARI.
NOVEMBER 29, 2016 AT 7:58 PM
Mam , im 26 weeks pregnant..my fasting 122,1hr 269,2hr 177,3hr 169..hba1c is 6.9

Doctor suggests me for insulin 2 uniti am soo much worried about it..plz tell me the
proper diet charti havent obesity or high blood pressure prblm..plzzzzzzz help
meee
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PAYAL BANKA
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if on insulin, you can follow the diet plan mentioned above . and dont worry or
take stress , this is temporary . just eat wisely
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Priyanka
Hi Mam,
I am 30 years old and 26 weeks pregnant with my first child and diagnosed with
gestational diabetes. I am maintaining my post meal blood sugar levels under 120 but
my fasting is varying between 90-100. Can you please suggest what should i eat
before going to bed so that fasting comes below 90 as suggested.
Thanks,
Priyanka
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Priyanka ,
fasting sugar is basically the sugar that your liver produces overnoght to meet
th bodyd need. so more than eating , it will be corrected if you walk in the
evening or late at night after food .
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Jyotsana
NOVEMBER 12, 2016 AT 9:50 AM
Hi maam its my 33 weeks of pregnancy my PP fasting is 145 and after 1 hours its
125 I have been in consultation of dietician but its still high plz suggest me some few
tips I follow the similar diet but time I try to maintain but I get late by 45 minutes.so
plz help me out and it will not harm me or baby plz clarify it.
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Jyotsna ,
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dont worry , it wont affect you and your baby if you control it well .. all the
required tips to follow are mentioned above .. get you diet plan redone if this
obne is not helping you
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Rekha
Hi mam,
I am diabetic, Im 5-6 weeks pregnant.im really scared as to what to eat and what not
to, Im diabetic from 2 yrs only. Due to miscarriage.please suggest me a. Good indian
diet.always I Ave a pain left side of my stomach. Please suggest wat to be done and
how to control my sugar. So tat it Wil not affect my baby.
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Rekha ,
dont worry dear , all will be well .. you can follow the above mentioned diet plan
with less quantity as you are only 6 weeks pregnant ;llater on after 15 th week
you can take he same quantity as mentioned
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Tahmina Bithe
I am 19 week pregnant. I am looking for a diet plan adjusted with Bangladeshi food. I
have read your chart. It is helpful. Thanks.
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durga
OCTOBER 25, 2016 AT 4:13 PM
hello mam. iam 5th month pragnant. iam having sugar from 12years. now iam having
high bp also. fbs 138 and pbs186. what food i hould take and how to protect my baby?
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PAYAL BANKA
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u can follow the diet plan menioned above

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lavs
OCTOBER 21, 2016 AT 5:07 AM
Hi,
Gestational diabetes goes after delivery or any chance of turning to type2 diabetes
after that or in future. If so, any way to prevent it?
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Lavs ,
In most patients it goes away if you manage it well with healthy and low carb
foods . and a little exercise / walk . It may stay behind post pregnancy if the
person has strong family historey or is unable to manage the diabetes well .. or
physiological problems with the pancrease develop .
so the best way is to take 10 15 mins walks after each main meal at home. eat
nominal and healthy food . take your meds on time . some people run awa y
from dm medicines , but you need to understand that without medicines ,
glucose will not efficiently reach to fetus and muscles cells . so take the meds .
listen to your doctors advice .
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Sheetal
Hi Maam,
I am 28 weeks pregnant and have recently learnt that I have gestational diabetes. I
have completely cut down my sugar intake, but I do have cravings for sweet post
lunch/dinner.
Can I take artificial sweeteners as a substitute of sugar. if yes then which one should I
go for.
Thanks in advance,
Sheetal.
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PAYAL BANKA
you can take stugar or any sucralose based sweetner like sugarfree natura
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Rashmi Sinha
Hi,
I am type 2 diabetic.At 45 I have first pregnancy through IVF. I am taking metformin
2000mg (1000+1000). doctor has advised me to take insulin 10 units in the
night.My blood sugar is around 100 in the morning and goes up between 140-180
after meal.I take 1 or two rotis in the morning,afternoon and night.But still blood
sugar is high.please advice me.thanks
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Madhuri
Hi mam Im madhuri Im 32 weeks pregnant my sugar levels are before fasting is 100
mg/dl and after meals is 117mg/dl.i have checked my glucose levels through
glucometer. does lab meter & glucometer shows the same values? If it shows the
different values in glucometer .how many points could be the different lab meter and
glucometer
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Madhuri , the values will differe you have to compare and see .. i cannot
tell . its not same with all gucometer and even the same sample tested in 2 diff
labs will give a diff value ,
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Mary
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 AT 10:50 PM
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What is the easiest menu plan/options for a indian vegetarian. I am not on any
medication . however at lunch time taking iron vitamins and at night before bed
taking my prenatal vitamins and DHA. Can you please suggest a good time schedule
and what options I have for food to keep my carbs and sugar down?
Results were fasting glucose 85; 1 hr 154, 2 hr 166; 3 hr 158
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi MARY , YOU CAN READ THE article above , it has most of the answerss you
are looking for . the diet plan mentioned above can be followed in a little lesser
amount
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Poonam
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 AT 10:47 AM
Hi Mam
Thanks for reply
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Poonam
Hi Mam,
Thanks for reply, I have appointment with my doctor on this Wednesday. Then Ill
get back to you. I also wants to know can I take figs and black & brown risins for iron,
or u suggest other options
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PAYAL BANKA
all these can elevate your sugars ..

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Poonam
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Hi Mam,
I am 28weeks pregnant and my GTT result comes in higher side, fasting is 99, after 1
hour of gd its 180 and after 2 hours its 148. What kind of diet you suggest me, now I
m follow ur diet chart and requesting u to please add more food in lunch, dinner and
evening snacks. I also wants to know can I take kiwi and oranges also.
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PAYAL BANKA
are you on medications ? please let me know all your details at once so that i
can help you better
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Poonam
Dear Mam,
Instead of Browne rice and quinoa what other option I have,can I eat kiwi and
oranges, And please give more option with wheat and methi khakaa.
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Poonam ,
you can replace brown rice and quinoa with broken wheat daliya . and whole
wheat flour roti .. kiwi and orqanges can be eaten in very small quantity . may
be half at a time and once a day , or as mentioned inthe chart. you can have
wheat or suji rusks instead of khakra
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Poonam
Hi Mam
I am 28 weeks pregnant and I had a glucose detail test 2days before and the result is
fasting 99, after 1hour glucose dose its 180, and after 2hours it is 148, and I am doing
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1hour yoga daily and 20 minutes walk, and no diabetetic background. What should I
do.
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PAYAL BANKA
what has your doctor asked you to do ? any medications prescribed ?

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manini
hi maam,
i am 28 weeks pregnant. And my glucose level is 171 ,one hour after breakfast.i eat
white rice twice in a week and stick to rotis the rest of days.i am taking two cups of
curd with boondi everyday.oil,sugar, potato and other starchy items i am
avaoiding.But still its not helping.Do i need to take insulin?:(
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Manini ,
try to have salads and vegetable daliya and vegetable brown rice or quinoa
pulav for 2-3 days and check your sugar levels .. i feel you should get the blood
sugar levels down with this .. sometimes chapati turs out to be the culprit and
increase blood sugar . so lets change the pattern of your food for 2-3 days and
check . if it still doesnt work out then no harm in taking insulin .
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Nithya
Hi payal,
I am 24 weeks pregnant,diagonised with gd. I am put under metaformin 1500 per
day(3times).can I walk after meals having this medicine and can I have rava upma
for dinner?
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PAYAL BANKA
yes you can .

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Priya Singh
Hi Maam..I am Priya. I am 26 weeks pregnant this is my first pregnancy. Doc has

dignosed Gestational Diabetes in 24 weeknow I am on a diet. BSL on fasting is
below 100 and after breakfast and dinner also it is under control but after lunch BSL
always between 130 to 170. I use to have 2 wheat flour bread, daal and two green
vegetables and in morning snack I eat salad1 glass milk and 1 apple/guava. And gap
between my morning snack and lunch is 3 hours. Please suggest what should I do to
control my afternoon BSL.
Thanks
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi Priya ,
have a glass of warm water and some roasted flax seeds early in the morning .
reduce the quantity of morning fruit . and walk for 5 -10 mins after your lunch .
this will help in controlling your sugar levels .
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Ravali
Hi mam my sister is 22weeks pregnant she got sugar before fast75after fasting
sugar level is 203..plz suggest how to reduce dat levels n which food she can take for
whole day
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PAYAL BANKA
Hi ravali ,
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she can use the diet plan and the tips mentioned above i the article.
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Saina
AUGUST 15, 2016 AT 3:43 PM
Hi Payal,
Im 32 weeks pregnant having gdm.I have a diet plan given and now i started taking 6
units of insulin during lunch coz my sugar levels after lunch is 140.however after
having breakfast(7am- glass of milk + 10 badam+2 walnuts;8am- 2 plain dosa or 4
idly or 2 moong dal dosa+2 egg whites+1 cup curd)my sugar levels are going low 63
and 67 and my doctor is also not sure whats wrong.why is this happening
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PAYAL BANKA
Are you taking any medicine or insulin at night ? if not , has your doctor tried
changing the quantity or the type of insulin he gives to you ? theere are some
long acting and some short acting insulin. your type case is possible if the
doctor i giving you a lng acting insulin .
what time you have lunch ? and what time do you take the insulin shot ?
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Nisha
AUGUST 11, 2016 AT 8:59 PM
Myf astinng sugar is high (between 5.6 and 6.0 the normal range should be under
5.3). rest of the day post breakfast, lunch and diner it is in range
what mid night snack would you recommend to correct the fasting sugar levels
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PAYAL BANKA
AUGUST 11, 2016 AT 10:35 PM
Hi Nisha ,
First of all it is important that you understand that the fasting blood sugar is
the level of sugar produced by your liver over night to be able to meet the bodys
energy need at night . (that means it doesnt have much to do with the food that
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you eat.) where as the post prandial sugar level is the level of sugar that rises
due to the type of food you have eaten for that particular meal . (That means it
completey depends on the type of food you eat.)
so to correct fasting BSL, You dont need a mid night snack to correct the fasting
blood sugar level . you need to walk in the evening or post dinner for 15 20
mins to control your fasting blood sugar levels .
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Anju
AUGUST 8, 2016 AT 5:48 PM
Dear mam,
I am 33 weeks pregnant and having gdm. Still not on insulin but taking metformin
1000 mg daily.My fasting sugar is less than 100 but aftet food (1 hour ) especially
during break fast is of the range 135-170. My break fast menu is almost same every
day- one plain dosa,coconut chutney,egg white,raw vegetable salad (with out curd)
however the sugar level keep on changing and always above 135.
Sugar levels are within range during dinner and lunch. Whether i nred to take
insulin.Please advice me as i am suffering frm excess fluid problem. Also please
advice some good combination for break fast .
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PAYAL BANKA
AUGUST 9, 2016 AT 11:43 PM
Hi Anju ,
dont worry dear , please try to change the form of food you eat for breakfast .
try having broken wheat daliya upma with veggies or masala oats upama with
veggies and check if that lowers your elevated blood sugar . if it does , t hen
please continue t o have these items for breakfast . if not , let me know and we
can come up with more suggestions .
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Nikita
Hi I am 6 months pregnant in my ogtt test my after glucose value came out as 228
please suggest what to eat and not to eat I am bit worried after these values
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PAYAL BANKA
AUGUST 10, 2016 AT 12:18 AM
Hi Nikita ,
you can refer the above mentioned diet plan . if the doctor hasnt started on any
medicines , just reduce the quantity of food mentioned above . if you are on
medications , then just eat as stated
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kavi
AUGUST 5, 2016 AT 12:27 AM
thanks a lot mam i m so happy to hearing this

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PAYAL BANKA
AUGUST 10, 2016 AT 12:43 PM
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kavi
AUGUST 4, 2016 AT 9:55 AM
dear mam.. sorry I didnt mention that I checked my glucose levels in glucometer..
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kavi
AUGUST 4, 2016 AT 8:38 AM
dear mam,
thanks for your timely help in my gestational diabetes. now my blood sugar level is in
fasting 108mg/dl and after fasting 118 mg/dl. getting normal.now i m consuming
2points of insulin morning only. after this do i need to take injection upto my
delivery? or is there any chance to stop taking insulin? very affraid of taking
injection.. please let me know.. thanking you
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PAYAL BANKA
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hey kavi , good it coming down . dont worry abr the injection . keep practicing
tese healthy things and if your blood sugar comes in normal range you will not
have to take injections for long.
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priti
JULY 29, 2016 AT 12:18 PM
Hi My sister is pregnant 7 month and her blood sugar level is little bit high so just i
want your suggestion for her diet.
thanks
smit
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PAYAL BANKA
JULY 30, 2016 AT 10:59 AM
Hi Priti ,
You can use the diet plan mentioned above . if you have any specific queries
related to her health and diet please let me know , ill love to help
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Nancyrajesh
JULY 28, 2016 AT 7:49 PM
Thank you mam..

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Aruna
JULY 28, 2016 AT 6:37 PM
Hi mam, I m Aruna 32yr old. 8 week of pregnancy fasting 92mg after glucose (2hr)
166mg. Now can I have soaked dates and fruits please suggest me.
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PAYAL BANKA
JULY 28, 2016 AT 11:11 PM
you can have fruits in between your meals and 1 date a day wont harm . if at all
your blood sugar seems to increase further , stope consuming date .
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Nancyrajesh
JULY 27, 2016 AT 3:29 PM
Hello mam,
Am 35 th week 1 day of my 1st pregnancy.. My fbs is 101&ppbs is 168..My doc adviced
me to take insulin 2units mrn & night..My dbt s fr the past 15 days my weight s in
same line..Im worried about my babys weight..how to increase my babys weight..
Shal I take egg??tel me some foods to increase my babys weight.. Pls
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PAYAL BANKA
JULY 28, 2016 AT 2:20 PM
Hi Nancy , you can have more of proteins in form of mung dal , green split
mung dal , egg whites , sprouts , soyabean , paneer , an dry fruits
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praveena
JULY 21, 2016 AT 11:21 PM
hi ,
im praveena, 14 weeks pregnant, FBS is 102 and PBS 156 , After Dinner 135 , pl u
suggest the can i take dosa idly for break fast.
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PAYAL BANKA
JULY 22, 2016 AT 12:14 AM
you can take rawa dosa and rawa idly . but in limited amounts
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kavi
JULY 12, 2016 AT 10:50 PM
thank you Mam.. it will helpful for me.. can u please mention the correct blood sugar
levels in both fasting and after fasting please??
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PAYAL BANKA
JULY 12, 2016 AT 11:37 PM
depends on the method of testing but more or less, fasting should be under 100
105 mg / dl . and pp should be under 140 . for ypou to be in control level
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Sruthi
JULY 11, 2016 AT 10:49 AM
Hi I m 31 weeks and my sugar levels are little bit fasting 87 and post its 137 can I take
almonds and walnuts
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PAYAL BANKA
JULY 12, 2016 AT 1:09 PM
HI Sruthi ,
yes you can take almonds and Walnut
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kavi
JULY 10, 2016 AT 10:17 AM
hi.. i m in 11 week 3 days of my second pregnancy. now i have after fasting blood
sugar level is 155. often getting hungry and belching all time. now i prescribed with
insulin 2 points on morning only.. will it get control?? what i have to do to control
blood sugar??
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PAYAL BANKA
JULY 12, 2016 AT 2:13 PM
hI kAV I ,
You cN FOLLOW THE IET PLAN MENTIONED ABOVE AND FOLOW THE
TIOS MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLE ABOVE . DONT WORRY , IT WILL GET
UNDER CONTROL
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Bavna
JULY 4, 2016 AT 6:41 AM
Hi Mam,
I am 6 weeks pregnant and I have an early gestational diabetes.Usually BSL around
141 after food.
Can I have dosa,idli for breakfast?
Also can I have Chick pea,green peas,dhal?
Basically I am a non vegetarian.
Also chicken,beef are these foods recommended for people with gestational diabetes.
will these foods increase my sugar level??
please advice
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PAYAL BANKA
JULY 12, 2016 AT 3:27 PM
Hi Bhavna ,
1] yes yu can have idli and plain dosa for breakfast .
2] chickpeas , green peas and dal are all protein foods and good to have but at
the same time they are gas forming foods , and its best to avoid their excess
intake during pregnancy
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Rasika
JUNE 15, 2016 AT 8:01 PM
Hello mam, Im 31 week pregnant and dr have diagnosed borderline high sugar. I am
following diet but sometime my sugar is crossing level. Is it safe to eat dates and
tender coconut. Plz guide.
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PAYAL BANKA
JUNE 16, 2016 AT 3:43 PM
if th sugars are towards higher side only , then please avoid dates for the time
being . tender coconut is ok to have in limited amount
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Jayanthi
MAY 30, 2016 AT 5:57 PM
Hi Payal,
I am in 33rd week of pregnancy and diagnosed with borderline GD. Doctor has
strictly adviced to avoid whole fruit and eggs. Is it really required?
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PAYAL BANKA
MAY 31, 2016 AT 2:12 PM
eggs has nothing to do with BSL . but if your BSL is more than 300 mg / dl we
temporarily stop fruits for a week till BSL comes below 250 mg / dl
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PAYAL BANKA
MAY 31, 2016 AT 2:10 PM
eggs have nothing to do with BSL . but if your BSL is more than 300 mg / dl we
temporarily stop fruits for a week till BSL comes below 250 mg / dl
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Sri
JANUARY 7, 2016 AT 10:44 AM
Hii maam Im sri. I was 53 b4 Im pregnant. And I was 58 when breast feeding (22
months continued). As soon as I stopped feeding i became 70 In 4-5 months. Now I
want reduce my weight to 60 in 2 months. Is it possible. Now Im planning for 2nd
baby. Is it safe reducing weight while planning. Please let me know an give your
suggestions
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PAYAL BANKA
JANUARY 8, 2016 AT 1:50 AM
Hi Sri ,
losing around 4 kgs in a month is ok . you can go for a diet plan that suits your
cuisine . check our diet plan of 1200 calories . they will help . make sure you
workout / walk / exercise for atleast 1 hour every day .
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i would rather suggest that you fiorst try losing weight . reach your goal , and
then start planning for baby . losing weight means losing on your nutrient store
. and if you are simultaneously planning for pregnancy , it is not advisable .
once you reach your weight goal. start concentrating on eating healthy foods ,
and replenishing your nutrient stores . and then plan for the baby . you need to
have a healthy body for getting a healthy baby .
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Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes during Pregnancy)

Understanding Gestational Diabetes :

Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes during Pregnancy)

GlycemicLoad Glycemic load depends on the amount of carb contained by a

Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes:

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Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes during Pregnancy)

Milk Is the best way to start your day, It will cool

Whole Wheat Rusks(2

Dry Carbs in the Morning helps in relieving

It is a good souce of protein and omega 3 acids

Besan/ Mung dal

This low carb , high protein dish helps you control

Curd1 Soup Bowl(1

curd Provides calcium, protein, Vit A and D very

Egg Omlette(2 No.)

Eggs are easy to make and best sources of proteins

Toasted Brown Bread

Dry carbs Helps in relieving Morning sickness

Multi nutrients from veggies and good fiber to

These fruits help in maintaining hydration and Ph

It Benefits in constipation, sluggish digestion,

Quinoa / Brown rice

Dal tadka / Fish

Fish helps in obtaining nutrients like pufa and

Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes during Pregnancy)

Anti oxidant lycopene helps in taking care of

This will help in better digestion and the pp sugar

Helps in hydration and heart burn

Tea(1 cup) / Milk

(use the masala mentioned below this diet plan, to

Wheat and methi

Methi will help you with slow rise in sugar levels

Museli is a wholesome food in itself and provides

Its iron content helps in increasing heamoglobin

1 /2 apple with the

Peel will help in keeping the fiber intact .

evening walks (15

This helps in over all control in the blood sugar

These are easy to digest and do not burden the

Palak paneer veg(1

Good combination of protein and iron for babys

Fiber helps in better digestion

(9.15 pm )Post dinner

This will help in better digestion and will lower the

Along with good nutrition, a glass of warm milk at

It is a good source of protein and omega 3 acids

Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes during Pregnancy)

Recipe of Masala for your Milk and Tea

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It is all about keeping your blood glucose levels stabilized :

Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes during Pregnancy)

The Dos and the Donts of Gestational Diabetes :

Eat small meals

Never ever skip meals or avoid carbs

Indian Diet Plan for Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes during Pregnancy)

Include a lot of veggies in your diet

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