Top Foods to Avoid During Gestational Diabetes

Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania



Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.

Sweets

Limit or avoid desserts like ice cream, cakes, and chocolates in gestational diabetes diet due to their high sugar content worsening the condition.

Soft Drinks

Eliminate sugary soft drinks from your gestational diabetes diet as they are high in sugar and artificial flavors.

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Alcohol

Avoid alcohol during pregnancy, especially with gestational diabetes, to reduce risk of birth defects and disabilities in babies.

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Processed Foods

Avoid processed foods in a gestational diabetes diet due to their high sugar and fat content and lack of nutrition.

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Fried Foods

Steer clear of fried foods in gestational diabetes as they're high in saturated fats, raising bad cholesterol levels.

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Foods Naturally High in Sugar or Starch

Avoid high-glycemic foods like white rice, white bread, and sugary fruits such as custard apple and ripe bananas, as they can rapidly increase blood sugar levels.