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  To lower fasting blood sugar during pregnancy, you can make several lifestyle changes, particularly focusing on your diet. Here are some recommendations: Eat balanced meals and snacks : Consume three meals and 2-3 snacks per day to avoid eating too much at once, which can cause high blood sugar levels 3 . Choose low or medium glycemic index (GI) foods : These foods raise your glucose levels more slowly and are better for managing gestational diabetes 4 .  Examples include some fruits and vegetables, pulses like chickpeas or lentils, and whole grains. Limit high GI carbohydrates : High GI carbs raise glucose levels quickly and should be avoided. These include sugary drinks, confectionery, breakfast cereals, fruit juices, white bread, potatoes, and white rice 4 . Control carbohydrate intake : Spread your carbohydrate intake throughout the day and aim for a reasonable portion of about one cup of total starch per meal or two pieces of bread 5 . Avoid sweets and desserts : Foods ...