
Can pregnant women with high blood sugar eat rice porridge?
Disease description:
When I went to the hospital recently for a blood sugar test, the results were slightly high. The doctor mentioned that I should pay attention to my diet, so I would like to ask if pregnant women with high blood sugar can eat rice porridge.

When a pregnant woman has high blood sugar levels, she should consume rice porridge cautiously. As a staple food, rice porridge mainly contains starch, which is easily digested and absorbed, but this also means it can rapidly elevate blood sugar levels. For pregnant women with high blood sugar, such a quick increase in glucose levels may have adverse effects on both their own and the fetus's health. Therefore, although rice porridge is a common nutritious food, pregnant women should try to reduce or avoid consuming it when their blood sugar is high. If they do need to eat porridge, they can choose to add some whole grains or legumes to lower its glycemic index and pair it with vegetables rich in dietary fiber to slow down the rise in blood sugar. At the same time, pregnant women should also closely monitor their blood sugar levels and seek medical advice promptly if any abnormalities occur, making necessary dietary adjustments under professional guidance.