Can I eat stir-fried dishes if I have high blood sugar in the late stages of pregnancy?

Jul 14, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have known about my high blood sugar since becoming pregnant and have been managing it well throughout. Now that I'm in the late stages of pregnancy, my blood sugar levels have started to rise slightly again. In this situation, can I still eat stir-fried dishes?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Pregnant women with high blood sugar in the later stages of pregnancy can eat stir-fried dishes, but they should pay attention to ingredient selection, cooking methods, and portion control. As a common cooking method, stir-frying can combine various ingredients to provide pregnant women with rich nutrition. Regarding ingredient selection, pregnant women should prioritize low-sugar, low-fat, and high-fiber foods such as leafy vegetables, lean meat, and soy products, while reducing the use of ingredients high in sugar, fat, and salt. In terms of cooking methods, excessive use of seasonings such as oil, salt, and sugar should be avoided. Instead, healthier cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, and stewing should be used as much as possible to reduce fat and salt intake. At the same time, pregnant women should also control portion sizes when consuming stir-fried dishes to avoid excessive intake that may cause blood sugar fluctuations.