Gestational diabetes

Hi all i am in need of some advise, my sister is due in november the same as i was, she has recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. We have actually booked an afternoon tea for her baby shower which now she cant eat the cakes etc, was wondering if anyone had any ideas or advise of what we could put on her afternoon tea.

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Theres a website i used loads, GDUk, theres a loads of recipes for treats in the diet section 🤗 https://www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/

I had GD when I was pregnant and I had an afternoon tea booked as a little baby shower with family, and I spoke to midwife and she told me to enjoy the day and to eat what I liked for that day as it was only 1 day 😊

High fat content in a sweet dessert actually was okay for my blood sugar. I had Italian desserts with ricotta which I didn’t think I could but didn’t spike my sugar levels. I also managed a few dark chocolate low sugar or sugar replacement cakes and as a treat I always had a Madeline but I was on insulin injections morning and lunchtime which may have made it easier for me. Worth trying sugar alternative cakes and high protein filler for sandwiches to counter the bread

I had GD with my son, we ordered in Turkish food so I had loads of grilled meat, halloumi, salad, humous. All absolutely fine on a GD diet x

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