Gestational Diabetes Snacks | Diabetic Pregnancy Diet

What are the best snacks to eat for gestational diabetes?
I’ll tell you, but first, I’m going to try to convince you not to snack very much.
When you have diabetes during pregnancy and you get dietary counseling, a lot of times they will tell you to eat three meals a day plus three snacks.
That’s good advice for some people with a rapid metabolism, but it’s not good advice for everybody, especially if you have less than four hours between meals.
Watch this week's special episode where I make the case for not snacking while also sharing my favorite snacks for when you do really need a quick bite.
Have a great week,
Tracy
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[@DrTracyPapa]

Hi, there! Leave me a comment below letting me know if you have any questions about snacking and gestational diabetes!

[@aniaminor1009]

Yea I don’t know about this one because I definitely need a snack in between meals or I’ll starve

[@dianelondon1890]

The whole concept of snacks are to prevent consumption of too many carbohydrates at any one time. This is turn should help prevent the post meal blood sugar elevation.

[@coolbrit56]

Eat your snacks!!!! Trust me!!!

[@thenerd8001]

Can you talk about dairy product and fruits for gestational diabetes
And thank you for your videos , they helped me a lot

[@DrTracyPapa]

I'm so glad! What specifically would you like to know? Thanks for your comments.

[@alexisa.9256]

This is just the information that I've been looking for since I was diagnosed with GD! I've been struggling with hungry pangs for the past month and was stressed about having to eat every 3 hours, including wee hours of the night, 1am 3am 5am. I often wondered how can I get proper rest if I have to eat every 3 hours and of course wait 2 hours after a meal to digest before laying down, just to wake up after an hour to eat again? It's been a vicious cycle!
I live in the Philippines and culturally speaking, rice and pastas were OK'd by my nutritionist in moderation (which I disagreed with). Also, healthy snacks that you can just buy in grocery stores in the US are not common here as most of them are packed with sugar and starches. In sum, I tirelessly searched everywhere online for a clear-cut guide on how to eat or what to eat with GD where I live.
Just last night, my husband suggested adding more protein and fat to my snack before bed, and to eat a little more until I'm satiated because I'm probably not eating enough (6 "small meals" can really be misleading!). I was happy to know for the first time, I only snacked once at 4am by eating a handful of unsalted nuts and it got me through to breakfast at 6am!
Please keep posting more videos Dr. Papa, they are extremely helpful!

[@alexisa.9256]

By the way,
is there a limit as to how many extra large eggs are safe to consume in one day?
Is gluten free flour a safe ingredient found in bread? The ingredients listed are: GF Flour, Moringa Leaves, Milk, Yeast, Butter, Salt

[@DrTracyPapa]

Thanks for the encouragement! Trust your body to let you know when you're hungry, and make sure you're getting plenty of protein. You shouldn't feel like you are being force-fed. It's okay to space out your meals.

[@laurathompson5883]

You not snacking every two to three hours contradict everything I have been told and read about gestational diabetes.