Carbohydrate content in the GDM diet: Two views view 2: Low-carbohydrate diets should Remain the initial therapy for gestational diabetes

Abstract

The appropriate dietary intervention for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is not clear. Traditionally, a low-carbohydrate diet has been prescribed. Recently, there has been a movement to prescribe a diet higher in nutrient-dense carbohydrate as the initial treatment for GDM. At this time, there is insufficient outcome data to support this type of diet.