by wgardiner » Tue May 21, 2013 8:26 am
I have just discovered that I am pregnant. I am over 100 pounds overweight, I had gestational diabetes with my last 2 pregnancies, and judging by the numbers, it appears I am diabetic now.
I don't eat much bread or pasta since I have a wheat allergy and don't enjoy many of the non wheat flour alternatives. I would imagine I'll be eating mostly grains and potatoes, along with beans, fruits and vegetables, as I have been. I am also allergic to oats, soy, eggs and dairy.
I am afraid if I lose weight I'll harm the baby, but that if I don't, the diabetes will cause damage. Would it harm the baby it I lost weight even if I'm eating anough calories? Should I add nuts/avocado to keep my current weight?
Should I be adding ground flax seed for Omega 3's? Or would the baby get what it needs from my fat stores? I have the McDougall Program for Women and the Starch Solution, but I didn't notice much in those books for my particular situation.
My fasting glucose yesterday was 230. That's not super high, but I'm afraid it will still cause damage. I was desperate to lower my blood sugar yesterday, so I followed the dietician's advice from my last pregnancy (45g carbs at meals, 15g snacks, plus protein and veggies). My protein was 1 oz. almonds with breakfast, 1/2 cup beans with lunch and supper, and about 1/3 cup refried beans with my evening snack. I also walked for an hour after supper.
Well, today my fasting blood glucose is 245, even worse than yesterday. I am desperate and afraid that I have been doing damage to the baby by not getting my blood sugar down. I am afraid that if I eat completely McDougall, my blood sugar will go way up.
I do have an appointment with my doctor. I only found out about my pregnancy a couple of days ago.
Any tips or help would be appreciated, I am kind of in a panic here.
Thank you.
Edit: For breakfast I had a McDougall style breakfast of about 2 potatoes, 1 cup carrots and 1/2 cup lentils. My blood sugar 1 1/2 hours later was 285.
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