The Effect of a Low Glycemic Index Diet on Blood Sugar Control in Women With Gestational Hyperglycemia

The Effect of a Low Glycemic Index Diet on Blood Sugar Control in Women With Gestational Hyperglycemia

The purpose of the study is to see if a low glycemic index diet will reduce blood sugar levels in pregnant women with high blood sugar levels.

Women with gestational hyperglycemia, including women with gestational diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance of pregnancy, consuming a low glycemic index (GI) diet will experience better blood glucose control thereby decreasing the risk associated complication(s).

Inclusion Criteria:

• women with gestational hyperglycemia
• age between 18 and 45 inclusive
• willing and able to comply with protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

• <18 or >45 years of age
• other chronic or acute illness which affects carbohydrate metabolism
• known multiple pregnancy
• >34 weeks gestation
• language barrier (no translator available)