https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 09:24:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-low-carb-recipe-suggestions#post-235799 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:52:00 +0000 photomommy 235799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: Thank you :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-low-carb-recipe-suggestions#post-235796 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:51:06 +0000 MaisyMay 235796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photomommy: I've actually found that Whole Foods was kinda limited on the sugar-free stuff, so hopefully your store will be better than mine! Good luck!!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-low-carb-recipe-suggestions#post-235786 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:48:18 +0000 photomommy 235786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: Oh, I miss Safeway! I'm a midwesterner living in the South and the grocery shopping is a little different. I'll definitely scour Whole Foods a little more thoroughly, and hope for some luck. Great tips on the sugar alcohol too, doesn't sound too fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-low-carb-recipe-suggestions#post-235780 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:45:12 +0000 MaisyMay 235780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photomommy: You would be amazed at what you can find at safeway. One word of advice: be careful of sugar alcohols. If you eat too many in one sitting, you can get diahrea, not so fun. Sugar alcohols are a common replacement item in sugar-free products like candy or cookies and is often called malidextrose or just sugar alcohol. You can eat it, but no more than 1-2 servings at a time. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-low-carb-recipe-suggestions#post-235763 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:34:48 +0000 photomommy 235763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: Thank you! I hadn't thought to look for low carb pasta etc. and sugar free oreoes... didn't know those existed! My dad is Type 1 diabetic so I should really know more about what's out there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-low-carb-recipe-suggestions#post-235751 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:30:27 +0000 MaisyMay 235751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have GD, rather I am type 2 diabetic, so I do feel you! Try to sub in low carb option in your favorite meals, low carb pasta, low carb tortillas, sugar free oreos, things like that. Also, remember that protein helps you digest the carbs better, so balance as much as you can. Fruit is good, but bear in mind that it has a lot of sugar, as does milk. Anything that ends in -ose is a sugar (glucose, fructose, lactose, etc).<br /> Experiment! Some women who are diabetic can eat potatoes with no problem, others can't. Brown rice is better than white rice when it comes to starch.<br /> Walking is amazing! I've eaten a burger and fries before, walked for an hour and actually had my sugar be too low, so walk when you can. It makes a huge difference. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-low-carb-recipe-suggestions#post-235743 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:28:37 +0000 photomommy 235743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: thank you for the great tips!! I would have never thought to try the protein shakes, and I only wish we had a Cheescake Factory nearby, I would be ALL over that low carb Cheescake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-low-carb-recipe-suggestions#post-235733 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:25:52 +0000 mrs. wagon 235733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>awww welcome to the club!! I maintained mine with diet as well and it wasn't as bad as I thought. Two tips I have: 1) if you're going to eat something a little carb-heavy, drink a protein shake right before. I like the chocolate ones from Costco. I find that if I drink it ice cold with a straw it's really good and goes fast. Also, if you eat a meal that you suspect is gonna make you spike, just go for a long walk! I loved going to the Cheesecake Factory and splurging a bit (the low carb cheesecake is DELICIOUS!) then walking around the mall and shopping for baby clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gestational-diabetes-low-carb-recipe-suggestions#post-235722 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:21:41 +0000 photomommy 235722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi Ladies! My first post here :) I am 32 weeks and dealing with gestational diabetes. It's under control with diet, but pretty cruel to keep a preggo from eating what she wants! I'm craving sweets and fruit so badly. Any good low carb recipe ideas out there? </p>