There are generally no absolute dietary contraindications for gestational diabetes, but sesame seed paste, including unsweetened sesame seed paste, is not recommended for gestational diabetics.
Sesame seed paste is mainly processed from sesame seeds. Sesame paste is a paste food, after entering the body can be quickly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in a sharp rise in blood glucose, postprandial hyperglycemia, is not conducive to long-term stability of blood glucose in patients with diabetes.
In addition, although there is no sugar in sugar-free sesame paste, but the fat content is relatively high, diabetic patients intake of high-fat, high-calorie diet, may lead to excessive intake of calories, is not conducive to blood glucose control. Excessive intake of high-fat diets may also lead to elevated blood lipid levels, aggravate lipid metabolism disorders and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
For glycemic control during pregnancy, in addition to medication, diet and exercise are also crucial. Diet low in salt, low in fat and low in sugar, choosing foods with a low glycemic index, avoiding high-sugar, greasy foods, and controlling the daily energy; moderate exercise is also required, and it is recommended that aerobic exercise such as jogging, dancing and swimming be chosen.
Gestational diabetes patients should go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment, reasonable diet and exercise, blood sugar control to the ideal level. For more health knowledge of food, you can consult a nutritionist and consume it scientifically and reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.