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Nutrition during pregnancy when you have diabetes: What you need to know - 03/2018

Nutrition during pregnancy when you have diabetes: What you need to know
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Abstract

This handout gives guidelines for food choices for women who have diabetes during pregnancy. It explains what carbohydrates should be avoided and why, and gives helpful tips for keeping blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. It includes suggestions for what foods to eat at meals and snacks.

Author
Maternal and Infant Care Clinic (MICC)
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2011
Revision Date
03/2018
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care
Specific Subject/Keyword
Food
Nutrition Education
Nutrition
Dietary Guidelines
Diabetic Diet
Pregnancy Complications
Diet
Blood Glucose
Pregnancy
Diabetes Education
Languages
English
Record ID
3789