Gestational Diabetes

Just got the call from the Sweet Success program. I'm required to go to a 2 hour class tomorrow morning so I can learn all about the things I can and cannot eat. I'll also be given a monitor of some sort so I can check my blood sugar levels. After that I'll have weekly follow-ups to check my progress. The lady sent over an initial list of foods I can/cannot have. It's not terrible, but there are some things I will be sad to give up--mostly it just requires planning and an immediate need to get over my ice cream cravings. :(

Here's the info (my comments in red)...

Your meal plan should include 3 small meals and 3 small snacks. (Okay!)

You need to eat every 2-3 hours. (Okay, not a problem!)

Eating the same portions of foods helps to control your blood sugars. Especially CARBOHYDRATE containing foods like: bread, pasta, rice, beans, potato, corn. (Alrighty, just requires a little planning)

You must combine protein foods with every meal and snack. (More planning)

Protein foods are:

• eggs


• beef (ew!)


• chicken


• cheese


• fish


• nuts and seeds


• peanut butter


• pork (ew!)


• turkey (sometimes ew--especially if it's from Togos!)


• ham (ew!)


• lamb (ew!)


• shellfish


• tofu


• cottage cheese


• soy products