Can pregnant women with high blood sugar eat baked flatbreads?
Disease description:
After becoming pregnant, I found out my blood sugar levels were high. I used to love eating scallion pancakes, but now I'm afraid to touch them. I just want to ask, can pregnant women with high blood sugar eat scallion pancakes? Will eating them cause blood sugar levels to become uncontrolled?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lu
In general, whether a pregnant woman with high blood sugar can eat a baked flatbread depends on her blood sugar control. If her blood sugar is well-controlled, she may consume it in moderation. However, if her blood sugar control is poor, it is not recommended.
If a pregnant woman's blood sugar levels are relatively stable, moderate consumption of baked flatbread is usually acceptable. As a type of flour-based food, baked flatbread contains certain amount of dietary fiber, which helps delay the rise in blood sugar levels. It is advisable to choose whole wheat or coarse grain flatbreads, as these varieties are rich in dietary fiber, which can slow down glucose absorption and help maintain stable blood sugar levels.
However, baked flatbreads also contain high levels of starch and some sugar. If a pregnant woman's blood sugar is not well-controlled, consuming large amounts of flatbread may cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels, making it more difficult to manage blood glucose and potentially adversely affecting the health of both mother and fetus.
During pregnancy, women should reduce their intake of processed foods and high-sugar foods, adjust their diet according to their individual conditions, and regularly monitor blood sugar levels to ensure the safety and health of both mother and baby.
