Gestational diabetes develops when pregnancy hormones raise insulin resistance, pushing blood sugar higher than usual for some mothers-to-be. The general pattern that helps — steadier, lower-carbohydrate choices — overlaps with what helps insulin resistance more broadly, though pregnancy has its own calorie, nutrient and monitoring needs that go beyond what a food list can cover. This page is a starting point for conversations with your obstetric or midwifery team, not a stand-alone meal plan.
Introduction
Gestational diabetes develops when pregnancy hormones raise insulin resistance, pushing blood sugar higher than usual for some mothers-to-be. The general pattern that helps — steadier, lower-carbohydrate choices — overlaps with what helps insulin resistance more broadly, though pregnancy has its own calorie, nutrient and monitoring needs that go beyond what a food list can cover. This page is a starting point for conversations with your obstetric or midwifery team, not a stand-alone meal plan.
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After a meal, carbohydrate is broken down to glucose and absorbed into the blood; insulin then helps move it into cells. Foods that release glucose slowly produce a smaller, steadier rise. HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over roughly the past three months. It is the anchor for the three control levels used throughout this site.
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