Risk Factors for Pregnancy
Pregnancy face specific risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes:
Gestational diabetes affects 6-9%
Insulin resistance increases
Hormonal changes
Prevention Strategies
Reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes with these evidence-based strategies:
Balanced carb distribution
Regular physical activity
Maintain healthy weight gain
Management Strategies for Pregnancy
If you have Type 2 Diabetes, these nutrition and lifestyle strategies can help:
Monitor blood glucose
Small frequent meals
Focus on complex carbs
Best Foods for Pregnancy Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Focus on these therapeutic foods:
Mung Beans
Very low GI and resistant starch excellent for blood sugar
→Black Beans (Cooked)
Low GI (30), very high fiber, resistant starch
→Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Low glycemic with high fiber for excellent blood sugar control
→Cottage Cheese (Low-Fat)
Very low GI (10), high protein stabilizes blood sugar
→Raspberries (Fresh)
Low glycemic with fiber for blood sugar control
→Cauliflower (Raw)
Very low carb, low GI (15), fiber
→Tiger Nuts
Resistant starch dramatically improves insulin sensitivity
→Buckwheat (Cooked Groats)
D-chiro-inositol improves insulin sensitivity
→Manage Type 2 Diabetes with Smart Nutrition
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