The National Diabetes Clearinghouse offers suggestions about possible treatments for gestational diabetes:

• Get regular exercise, such as swimming or walking.
• Keep desserts and sweets to a minimum.
• Control portion sizes, focusing on three small meals and several snacks.
• Limit carbohydrate intake.
• Increase fiber with whole-grain foods, vegetables and fruits.
• Take insulin to manage blood glucose, if necessary.

-- Diana Kohnle