Gestational diabetes mellitus can usually eat pumpkin in small amounts, but it is not recommended to consume too much. Pumpkin has a glycemic index of 75, which is a high glycemic index food. However, pumpkin can be eaten in small quantities because of its relatively high water content and low carbohydrate content, with 100 grams of pumpkin containing 5.3 grams of carbohydrates. In addition, pumpkin also contains protein, dietary fiber and calcium, you can eat pumpkin appropriately to supplement nutrition and energy. However, it is not recommended that gestational diabetes patients eat a lot of pumpkin, so as not to cause significant fluctuations in blood sugar, which is not conducive to the stabilization of the condition, but may also increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. It is recommended that gestational diabetes patients consult a professional endocrinologist for specific dietary regimens, giving priority to foods with a low glycemic index such as green beans and cherries.