Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who previously did not have diabetes. GDM is defined as carbohydrates intolerance with recognition or onset during pregnancy.

Goals in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM):

To achieve normoglycemia
To Provide adequate weight gain and add to the foetal wellbeing.
To prevent ketosis.

DIETARY FIBER:-

Soluble fiber helps to lower the Cholesterol and slow down the rise in blood sugar after the food. Intake of foods high in fiber helps to feel full longer and may help to stop unhealthy snacking between meals. Recommended intake of fiber is 25- 30gm per day. Drinking 8-10 glasses of fluids each day helps the body to use the fiber.

FOODS TO AVOID: -

Sugar, sweet, cake, jam, jelly.
Fruit juices, soft drinks, squashes, roohafzas.
Potato, sweet potato, arbi.
Mango, cheeku, grapes, banana.
Excess of desi ghee, butter, cream, mayonnaise, Bread spreads.
Fried food like purl, pakora, parantha, kachori.
Less rice and rice products, Prefers brown rice.

TIPS FOR DIABETICS: -

Use complex carbohydrates and multigrain flour that includes whole wheat Atta, Ragi , Jowar, Bajra etc.
Include fresh fruits, vegetables and salads, prefer seasonally and locally available fruits and vegetables.
Use cooking methods which requires minimum amount of fat.
Include omega 3 fatty acids in diet by adding Flax seeds, Chia Seeds, Sesame Seeds and Sunflower Seeds and Walnuts.
Read the nutrition labels carefully. Products that are sugar free, fat free, or high fiber, do not necessarily have a reduced number of calories or carbohydrates.
Avoid long gaps between meal times.

DAY 1

Meal	Menu	Quantity
Breakfast	Toned Milk Wheat Porridge Uttapam Sambhar Apple	1 Cup 1bowl 2 No.+1bowl 100gm
Mid-Morning	Carrot Soup	1 Cup
Lunch	Brown Steamed Rice/ Multi Grain Chappati Red Masoor Dal Mix Veg Salad Curd/Yogurt(Low Fat)	1 Bowl/ 2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl 100gm
Eveninig Tea	Veg Sandwich Toned Milk	1-2no 1 Cup
Dinner	Missi Roti/ Multi Grain Chappati Moong Dal Tinda Curry Salad	2-3no. 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl
Bed Time	Toned Milk	1 Cup

DAY 2

Meal	Menu	Quantity
Breakfast	Toned Milk Oats Porridge Veg.Poha With Chutney Peach	1 Cup 1bowl 2 No+1bowl 100gm
Mid-Morning	Mix Veg Soup	1 Cup
Lunch	Brown Steamed Rice/ Multi Grain Chappati Moong Dhuli Dal Paneer Gravy Cucumber Salad Curd/Yogurt(Low Fat)	1 Bowl/ 2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl 100gm
Evening Tea	Idli Chaat Toned Milk	2-3 No 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl
Dinner	Missi Roti/ Multi Grain Chappati Green Moong Dal Veg Pumpkin Salad	2-3 No 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl
Bed Time	Toned Milk	1 Cup

Day 3

Meal	Menu	Quantity
Breakfast	Toned Milk Namkeen Daliya Moong Dal Idli With Sambhar Pear	1 Cup 1 Bowl 2 No+1bowl 100gm
Mid-Morning	Lemon Coriander Soup	1 Cup
Lunch	Brown Steamed Rice/ Multi Grain Chappati Arhar Dal Shalgum Salad Curd/Yogurt(Low Fat)	1 Bowl/ 2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl 100gm
Evening Tea	Makhana Toned Milk	1 Small Katori 1 Cup
Dinner	Missi Roti/ Multi Grain Chappati Red Masoor Dal Paneer Bhurji Salad	2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl
Bed Time	Toned Milk	1 Cup

Day 4

Meal	Menu	Quantity
Breakfast	Toned Milk Grated Carrot Porridge Green Moong Dal Cheela With Chutney Guava	1 Cup 1bowl 2 No+1bowl 100 gm
Mid-Morning	Palak Soup	1 Cup
Lunch	Brown Steamed Rice/ Multi Grain Chappati Karhi Ghiya Gravy Salad Curd/Yogurt(Low Fat)	1 Bowl/ 2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl 100gm
Evening Tea	Namkeen Murmura Toned Milk	1-2no 1 Cup
Dinner	Missi Roti/ Multi Grain Chappati Moong Dal Tori veg Salad	2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl
Bed Time	Toned Milk	1 Cup

Day 5

Meal	Menu	Quantity
Breakfast	Toned Milk Daliya Porridge Vemicilli With Chutney Apple	1 Cup 1bowl 1bowl 100gm
Mid-Morning	Dal Shorba	1 Cup
Lunch	Brown Steamed Rice/ Multi Grain Chappati Arhar Dal Matar Paneer Salad Curd/Yogurt(Low Fat)	1 Bowl/ 2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl 100gm
Evening Tea	Roasted Chana Toned Milk	1 Small Katori 1 Cup
Dinner	Missi Roti/ Multi Grain Chappati Green Moong Dal Mix Veg. Salad	2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl
Bed Time	Toned Milk	1 Cup

Day 6

Meal	Menu	Quantity
Breakfast	Toned Milk Oats Porridge Idli With Sambhar And Chutney Orange	1 Cup 1bowl 2 No.+1bowl 100gm
Mid-Morning	Tomato Soup	1 Cup
Lunch	Brown Steamed Rice/ Multi Grain Chappati Moong Dal Paneer Capsicum Salad Curd/Yogurt(Low Fat)	1 Bowl/ 2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl 100gm
Evening Tea	Sprouts Toned Milk	1 Small Katori 1 Cup
Dinner	Missi Roti/ Multi Grain Chappati Red Masoor Dal Veg. Pumpkin Salad	2-3no. 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl
Bed Time	Toned Milk	1 Cup

Day 7

Meal	Menu	Quantity
Breakfast	Toned Milk Daliya Porridge Veg poha Jamun	1 Cup 1bowl 1bowl 100gm
Mid-Morning	Butter Milk	1 Cup
Lunch	Brown Steamed Rice/ Multi Grain Chappati Arhar Dal Palak veg Salad Curd/Yogurt(Low Fat)	1 Bowl/ 2-3no 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl 100gm
Evening Tea	Toned Milk Sauté Paneer	1 Bowl 50 Gms.
Dinner	Missi Roti/ Multi Grain Chappati Green Moong Dal Tinda Curry Salad	2-3no. 1 Katori 1 Katori 1 Bowl
Bed Time	Toned Milk	1 Cup

With a focus on balanced, fiber-rich meals, our plan promotes stable blood sugar levels and optimal fetal well-being. Say goodbye to sugary temptations and embrace wholesome, nutrient-dense foods tailored to your needs. Optimize your health during pregnancy with our specialized gestational diabetes plan.
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A Gestational Diabetes 7 Day Diet Plan