Question
Which type of rice should gestational diabetes patients choose as their staple food? Currently, I mainly eat oat rice for each meal, is this appropriate?
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended to adopt lifestyle interventions, including controlling dietary intake, balancing meat and vegetarian combinations, and total quantity control, with the approach of small meals more frequently, and avoiding sweet foods. There is no special restriction on the choice of rice; regular rice can be consumed. Additionally, moderate exercise and regular blood glucose monitoring are also necessary. The ideal blood glucose range for pregnant women with gestational diabetes is: fasting blood glucose 3.3-5.1 mmol/L, 1-hour post-glucose challenge 3.3-7.8 mmol/L, and 2-hour post-glucose challenge 3.3-6.7 mmol/L.