Can I eat lotus seed paste mooncakes during pregnancy if I have high blood sugar?

Jun 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

During a prenatal checkup, high blood sugar was detected. It's Mid-Autumn Festival, and a friend gave me a box of lotus seed paste mooncakes. Are lotus seed paste mooncakes safe to eat with high blood sugar during pregnancy?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Pregnant women with high blood sugar should be cautious when consuming lotus seed paste mooncakes. As a food high in sugar, fat, and calories, lotus seed paste mooncakes have a high energy density; a single mooncake weighing approximately 160g may contain more than 700kcal, nearly equivalent to the energy of three bowls of rice. Additionally, fillings in mooncakes such as lotus seed paste contain large amounts of starch and sugar, which can be easily converted into glucose and affect blood sugar levels. For pregnant women with elevated blood sugar levels, if they indeed desire to eat mooncakes, it is recommended to choose sugar-free varieties and pay attention to controlling portion sizes to avoid excessive consumption that may lead to blood sugar fluctuations. At the same time, pregnant women should follow the advice of a physician or nutritionist, develop a scientific meal plan, and ensure balanced nutrition and stable blood sugar levels.