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Food just got a whole lot more frustrating

Jun 22, 2011 14:20

I am 20w5d, expecting twins, and I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes based on a few high blood glucose readings over a week's time (as I could not do the glucose drink because I'm corn-intolerant ( Read more... )

gestational diabetes, food, twins

Comments 7

zvuv June 22 2011, 21:32:10 UTC

I agree, it sounds pretty frustrating. :( I wish something more helpful came to mind, but the only thing I can think of is maybe turn it into a game, like a challenge? see how inventive you can be within your limits? or, conversely, if you feel like you don't want to deal with it, maybe get someone else to make the decisions for you and just eat what you're given?

in any case, at least it's for a good cause!

mothermelete June 22 2011, 21:41:35 UTC

Try looking into some sugar alternatives like Stevia and agave nectar, and focus on high protein things. It really has helped me a lot this time around because the protein leaves me feeling full for longer without feeling the need to grab snacky things like crackers or cookies ( ... )

ladythmpr June 22 2011, 22:23:38 UTC

I don't eat a lot of sugar, or things with sugar, and all sugar substitutes taste like crap to me. From looking at things, the secret may be to keep carbs to less than 25 per meal/snack, though that may not be acceptable to the medical professionals at this time.

mothermelete June 23 2011, 01:01:52 UTC

Check into the Chia and Flax seeds. I know a lot of people sprinkle flax seed or flax seed meal on their cereal so that it's not a noticeable difference, but I've read it can help with sugar processing. Good luck with whatever ends up happening, diabetes is not fun - gestational or otherwise.

Also, is this your first pregnancy? One of my friends wasn't diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes until her sugar numbers were REALLY bad during her first pregnancy.

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dandrah June 23 2011, 03:47:35 UTC

Women who are pregnant with twins need to eat more as they have more weight to gain. The recommended weight gain for twins is between 45-50lbs while for singletons it's 25-30lbs.

dandrah June 23 2011, 03:48:57 UTC

I agree with the recommendation to eat more protein and bonus is that it's great for baby's brain development.

sandokai June 23 2011, 15:13:55 UTC

I had GD and had to eat way fewer carbs than they said to stay off insulin, (Sigh) But with twins you probably have to be even more careful about nutrients...

A few tricks-
A lot of protein and a little fat with your carbs will get you a lower number.
Keep the carbs whole-grain-- they are also digested slower so you'll get a lower number.
Exercise-- a 10-20 minute speedwalk after a meal-- will get you a lower number.

The fasting number is tricky. I found evening exercise, no sugar after 4pm and an all-protein snack (I did cottage cheese until that didn't work then did 2 hardboiled eggs) before bed kept mine usually under 90, but it is a difficult one to try to control...