Research
Macro partitioning
Carbohydrate intake should not be restricted below the levels recommended for normal pregnancies (minimum 175g/day), and the focus should be on the type, amount, and distribution of carbohydrates to avoid postprandial hyperglycemia and ketonemia.
Eat at least 175g of carbs daily. Choose high-fiber, low-GI sources like vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Spread your carbs across 3 meals and 2-3 snacks, and limit breakfast carbs to about 30g to manage morning insulin resistance.
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The IOM recommends 46–65 Energy percent (E%) from carbohydrates and a minimum of 175 g of carbohydrate daily to ensure appropriate foetal growth and cerebral development and function [2,8,10]. Ketonemia and/or ketonuria should be avoided, as it has been associated with lower mental or motor function in the offspring [2].
Why this rating
Supported by IOM guidelines and multiple studies cited in the review.
Source
Diet and Healthy Lifestyle in the Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Louise M. Rasmussen et al. · Nutrients · 2020
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