Level 1: Dietary Principles for Diabetes in Pregnant Women Diabetes in pregnant women refers to the phenomenon of high blood sugar that occurs during pregnancy and requires special attention to diet. Dietary principles mainly include the following points: 1. Carbohydrate intake: Carbohydrates are the main factor affecting blood sugar. Pregnant women with diabetes should consume enough carbohydrates to keep blood sugar stable. 2. Balanced diet: Pregnant women need to take in enough nutrients to meet the needs of fetal growth and development, but they cannot overtake any one nutrient. 3. much