My mother had sugar issues so im a little tense it could happen to me too. Im early in my pregnancy and want to be careful from the start with diet and all. What did you all do to keep it in check?
Eat balanced, dont skip meals but watch the sugar and fried stuff. Small frequent meals worked better for me than big ones. Stay a little active with walks and keep your weight gain steady, that's half the battle.
At home we cut down rice quantity and added more sabzi and dal, which my doctor also recommended. A gentle walk after dinner became my routine. Best to follow your gynac's diet advice since every body is different.
My doctor said you cant always fully prevent it especially if there's family history, but diet and exercise lower the risk a lot. She stressed walking after meals and avoiding sugary drinks and juices. And the screening test around 24-28 weeks is important to catch it early.
I had GD so I can share what helped. Cutting down on sweets, white rice and refined stuff, and adding more veggies, dal and protein made a big difference. A short walk after meals really controls the sugar. And do your glucose test on time so it's caught early.
Realistically, swap the chai biscuits and packaged snacks for fruit, nuts and protein, and take a 10 min walk after lunch and dinner. Small habits add up. I kept a check on portions and it helped me stay in range.
