Sugar Intake

[Inanna]

Bindy - sugar does not cause GDM or any other type of diabetes. A high sugar intake in pregnancy (or any other time) is not good for you or the baby though. High blood glucose levels can cause a larger baby and weight gain in the mother. These things are not optimal in pregnancy - rather sticking to your regular diet ensures you grow a baby that is the right fit for your body. High sugar intake stops you eating what is a healthy choice. Of course the odd bowl of ice cream or icy pole isn't going to make much difference. But excessive sugar intake can.

Of course if youdo have GDM then you will need to watch your intake of carbohydrate of which sugar is one.

Good luck with your GTT. I hope it all goes well..

[~Belinda~]

Thanks so much girls! You have been a great help all of you! Flowerchild, I love when you post, you're so experienced in being a Mummy and always have heaps of information!

Well girls, I eat 3 zooper zoopers per day some days (not all days) and have a cupcake now and then. I love to have ice cream every night (only two scoops) with some ice magic on it. I love lolly bananas but only ever have about 8 at the most every couple of days. As for fizzy drinks, I haven't really had much of that. I drink lots of water and make sure I drink apple and cranberry juice (no added sugar of course).

I don't believe I eat sweet things in high amounts but just moderately but I do crave them more lately.

Thanks again, you have all put my mind at ease, I will try not to worry!!

Lotsa Love Bindy xxoo