Instant oats for GDM?

Question

I was just diagnosed to have GDM today :( only next week then consult with dietitian. At the moment, I am trying to plan my diet plan for my breakfast as I usually will get the simplest possible. Do you all know whether I can put instant oats (Quaker Oat) into my diet? I most likely will add a bit of milo powder to give the taste. Thanks. #advicepls

Esther Tan · Answer

I don’t have GDM but I usually boil roll oats with chicken stock (boil from chicken bone) with shredded chicken or a meat of your choice, add abit of salt to taste and beat an egg in before I off the fire, and it’s the texture of congee, healthier, less carbs and not too sinful for me…

Oreo Cheerios · Answer

The oats are fine, Milo powder is definitely a no-no. The main culprit that triggers my sugar spike is Milo. I’m a borderline GDM by the way.. get a glucometer to read your sugar levels. That way, you’ll know which are the big NOs. Try overnight oats with LOW-FAT milk. You can add some fruits to it for extra taste.