What's healthy to eat with gestational diabetes?

I was just diagnosed with diabetes and I am 7 weeks pregnant. Obviously, I'm supposed to avoid sugary treats--but the doctor acted like starchy foods would raise my blood sugar too. I really want to make sure my blood sugar is stabilized for my baby's health. So, if you know, what are specific diabetic-friendly foods, and what are foods (other than the obvious sweets) that I should steer clear of? Thanks for any advice!

I'm pregnant with diabetes as well and it can be really difficult to control if you don't know what type of diet you should be on. It's different for everyone so I would suggest going to a dietician, but as for me, the easiest way for me to control my bg levels is to watch my carb intake. My dietician suggested eating 100% whole wheat products if I'm to eat bread or cereals. Also starchy foods such as potatoes,rice and pasta are to be avoided or eaten at very small servings.
Even some vegetables have a huge effect on bg levels, such as carrots and corn. Monitor your blood sugar at least after every meal to see how food affects your bg levels. They suggest an hour and a half after meals. Protein will be an important part of your diet as it will be your filler instead of carbs being in it's place.

The more fiber and protein you can eat, the better your body can control the higher sugar/carb foods.

For example, my blood sugar would be fine if I ate eggs bacon and toast for breakfast, but if I just at the toast, my blood sugar would spike.

Use a blood sugar monitor to best determine how your body reacts to different types of food.

But I would suggest sticking to foods high in protein and fiber, and eating carbs and sugars in moderation.

Read the diet book "Sugar Busters," especially the section on gestational diabetes. Or read "The GI Diet." These are books about the low glycemic index diet. This diet will keep your blood sugar in the normal range while you are pregnant (and afterwards). 25% of women who experience gestational diabetes develop type 2 diabetes later in life.

You want to avoid foods that cause your blood sugar levels to rise too quickly. Foods that you should avoid are sugar (of course), but read please the food labels carefully. Sugar can be listed as glucose, dextrose, brown sugar, fructose, corn syrup, maple syrup. Also avoid food containing white processed flour and instead eat WHOLE grain breads and cereals. Avoid white potatoes, white rice and corn (and products made from these).

Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Eat at least 3 meals a day and three snacks (fruits, sugar free yogurt).

You really should meet with the doctor and dietitian for all the details.
You don't want to risk your health and the health of your baby to yahoo answers.
Good luck.

Avoid rice , potatoe's , it turns to sugar , oh and snow pea's also turns to sugar agter consumed . Veggie's and chicken are good choice , steam the veggie's ...Wheat breat , multi grain instead of white bread .. Please take good care of yourself , your baby will Thank you later , I know sugar cravings can come on strong but please try to resist