Gestational diabetics can eat bamboo shoots. As with ordinary diabetes, the basis of treatment for gestational diabetics is also diet control and appropriate exercise. The principle of diet is to ensure the energy supply of the mother and baby, the growth and development of the fetus, and to match the diet according to needs, avoiding both excessive caloric intake and drastic fluctuations in blood sugar. It is generally recommended to eat staple foods along with certain foods rich in dietary fiber to slow down the absorption of carbohydrates in staple foods. Bamboo shoots are rich in fiber, amino acids and trace elements, so they are a suitable side dish for pregnant women. Although bamboo shoots are good, it is important to avoid too much monoculture and to alternate them with other vegetables, and at the same time to have a balanced nutrition, supplemented with appropriate quality proteins such as fine meat, milk and eggs.