{"id":29895,"date":"2025-12-29T14:23:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T14:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/?p=29895"},"modified":"2026-01-14T03:32:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T03:32:34","slug":"healthy-eating-to-manage-gestational-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/pregnancy\/healthy-eating-to-manage-gestational-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy eating to manage gestational diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Written by the Progyny Editorial Team. Reviewed by the Progyny Clinical Team \u2014 November 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were diagnosed with gestational diabetes, your healthcare provider likely told you to follow a healthy eating plan. But what does healthy eating look like, and why is it important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthy eating will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help keep your blood sugar in your target range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help you reach your pregnancy weight goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you and the baby are getting enough nutrition for growth and development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eating a wide variety of foods during pregnancy (rich in fruits and vegetables, protein, healthy fats, whole grains and fiber) helps make sure you\u2019re getting the nutrition you and your baby need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also important to avoid skipping meals or going too long without eating\u2014you and your baby need regular, balanced nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthy eating is your greatest tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthy eating is your most powerful tool for managing gestational diabetes. This is because the largest changes in blood sugar happen after you eat. When you eat foods that have carbohydrates (carbs), your body breaks them down into glucose (a type of sugar). This causes blood sugar to rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small rise in blood sugar after a meal is normal and expected. However, when your blood sugar is above your target range too often, it puts both you and baby at risk for complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making small changes to eating habits can go a long way in preventing spikes in blood sugar after meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What foods will raise my blood sugar?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foods can be divided into two categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Those that <strong>will <\/strong>raise blood sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those that <strong>won&#8217;t<\/strong> raise blood sugar<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food that will raise blood sugar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foods that will raise blood sugar are foods with carbohydrates, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fruit and fruit juices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starches (breads, pastries, rice, pasta, noodles, cereal, grains, crackers, chips)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starchy vegetables (potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, beans, legumes, lentils, tofu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milk and milk substitutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweets, desserts, and sweetened beverages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food that won\u2019t raise blood sugar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foods that won\u2019t raise blood sugar are foods without carbohydrates, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-starchy vegetables (cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, onions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carbs are still part of a healthy eating plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Even though carbs raise blood sugar, it\u2019s important to include them as part of balanced, healthy meals. <\/strong>They provide important energy, vitamins, minerals, and fiber that your growing baby needs. Avoiding or limiting carbohydrates during pregnancy can lead to low blood sugar and possible nutrient deficiencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With carbs, choose healthy, high-fiber options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2705 Choose high-fiber carbohydrates like:<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2b07\ufe0f Limit processed, low-fiber carbohydrates like:<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Vegetables<\/li>\n          <li>Fruit<\/li>\n          <li>Whole grains<\/li>\n          <li>Whole wheat pasta, tortillas, and breads<\/li>\n          <li>Brown rice<\/li>\n          <li>Oatmeal<\/li>\n          <li>Beans<\/li>\n          <li>Legumes<\/li>\n          <li>Quinoa<\/li>\n          <li>Sweet potatoes<\/li>\n          <li>Winter squash<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Sugary cereals<\/li>\n          <li>Fruit juice or other sweetened beverages<\/li>\n          <li>Desserts and sweets<\/li>\n          <li>White breads and pasta<\/li>\n          <li>White rice<\/li>\n          <li>Pastries<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about protein and fat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All foods are made up of some combination of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Although protein and fat don\u2019t raise blood sugar, some protein and fat foods can still have carbohydrates. Think breaded chicken covered in a sweet sauce, or a sweetened nut butter spread like Nutella\u00ae \u2014 both are protein or fat foods with added sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to protein and fat, these guidelines can help you make great choices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protein<a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2705 Choose lean proteins like:<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2b07\ufe0f Limit high-fat proteins like:<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Fish<\/li>\n          <li>Skinless chicken and turkey<\/li>\n          <li>Lean cuts of pork, beef, and lamb<\/li>\n          <li>Low-fat or fat-free cheese<\/li>\n          <li>Seafood<\/li>\n          <li>Plant-based protein (like tofu, tempeh, seitan)<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td style=\"vertical-align:top;\">\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Fatty cuts of meat<\/li>\n          <li>Sausage<\/li>\n          <li>Hot dogs<\/li>\n          <li>Bacon<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2705 Choose heart healthy, plant-based fat from:<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\u2b07\ufe0f Limit saturated fat, found in:<\/th>\n      <th class=\"light-blue-th\">\ud83d\udeab Avoid trans-fat, found in:<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Avocado<\/li>\n          <li>Nuts and nut butters<\/li>\n          <li>Seeds<\/li>\n          <li>Olives<\/li>\n          <li>Vegetable oils<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Meat (beef, lamb, pork, chicken and turkey with skin)<\/li>\n          <li>Full-fat dairy (butter, whole milk, whole yogurt)<\/li>\n          <li>Coconut and palm oils<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n\n      <td>\n        <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:1.2em;\">\n          <li>Fried foods<\/li>\n          <li>Hard margarines and shortening<\/li>\n          <li>Many baked goods and shelf-stable snacks<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro-tip<\/strong>: Including foods high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber at each meal and snack offers 3 great benefits: it provides nutrition for you and your baby, helps you feel full longer, and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The balanced plate method for healthy eating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right amount of carbohydrates in your meals and snacks (not too much and not too little) will help your blood sugar stay in your target range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>balanced plate method<\/strong> is a great way to focus on small, simple changes for healthy eating. It will help you get enough protein and vegetables (full of nutrition for a growing baby). It also makes sure there aren\u2019t too many carbohydrates on your plate that can cause large spikes in blood sugar after your meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with a 9-inch plate (a salad or lunch plate, not a dinner plate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide it into 4 sections, with:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd plate for non-starchy vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc plate protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc plate carbohydrates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add water or a zero-calorie drink<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diabetes-Manage-Eat-Well-Plate-Graphic_600px.jpg\" alt=\"Balanced plate half-filled with nonstarchy vegetables, quarter-filled with carb foods, and quarter-filled with protein foods. Water or zero-calorie drink on the side.\" class=\"wp-image-29896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diabetes-Manage-Eat-Well-Plate-Graphic_600px.jpg 600w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diabetes-Manage-Eat-Well-Plate-Graphic_600px-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diabetes-Manage-Eat-Well-Plate-Graphic_600px-360x301.jpg 360w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diabetes-Manage-Eat-Well-Plate-Graphic_600px-320x267.jpg 320w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diabetes-Manage-Eat-Well-Plate-Graphic_600px-375x313.jpg 375w, https:\/\/progyny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diabetes-Manage-Eat-Well-Plate-Graphic_600px-414x346.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/healthy-eating\/diabetes-meal-planning.html\">Diabetes Meal Planning | Diabetes | CDC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro-tip:<\/strong> Place the vegetables on your plate first, followed by protein, and then carbohydrates last. This way, you won&#8217;t add too many carbs to your plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extra pro-tip:<\/strong> Eat in that same order: vegetables, protein, and then carbohydrates. Eating high fiber and protein foods before carbohydrate foods can lead to lower blood sugars after a meal or snack, and will help fill you up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other methods for balancing carbs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You and your healthcare team may discuss other tools to help you balance your carbs. Be sure to talk with your team, and refer to these resources to learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/pregnancy\/blood-sugar-monitoring-for-gestational-diabetes\/\">Monitoring your blood sugar<\/a> before and after meals can help you see how different foods affect you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/education\/pregnancy\/carbohydrate-counting-for-gestational-diabetes\/\">Carb counting<\/a> and reading food labels can give you a precise way to measure how many carbs you eat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your team is here to help you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small changes will be a big help in managing your blood sugar and having a healthy pregnancy \u2014 and you don\u2019t need to do this alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your doctor will monitor your blood sugar throughout your pregnancy. Bring your blood sugar and food logs to your medical visits so you and your doctor and\/or diabetes educator can track the trends and patterns you\u2019re seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also reach out to your Progyny Care Advocate with questions. We\u2019re here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: The information provided by Progyny is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by the Progyny Editorial Team. Reviewed by the Progyny Clinical Team \u2014 November 2025. 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