FASTING S.O.S

10 BEDTIME SNACKS TO HELP WITH FASTING NUMBERS

Real Moms with Gestational Diabetes share their top bedtime snack picks for in range fasting levels

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PROTEIN SHAKES

high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Chocolate Fairlife Protein
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Vanilla Fairlife Protein Shake
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Strawberry Fairlife Protein
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Caramel Fairlife Protein Shake
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Atkins Premier Protein Shake
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Premier Protein Shake Chocolate
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Premier Protein Shake Caramel
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Premier Protein Shake Vanilla

snacks at hand

healthy bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Cheese: (Cottage Cheese)
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Perfect Peanut Butter Cups
healthy bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Cucumber slices with hummus
healthy bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Handful of Nuts: Walnuts & Almonds
healthy bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Handful of Nuts:almonds & pistachios
healthy bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - popcorn
healthy bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Cheese: (String Cheese)
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes/ cheddar cheese and Meat Sticks
Quest Peanut Butter Cups - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
high protein bedtime snacks for gestational diabetes - Quest Peanut Butter Cups

GREEK YOGURT ICE CREAM

Yasso Mint Chocolate Chp - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Enlightened Chocolate Peanut Butter - Greek Yogurt Bar - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yasso Cookies'n Cream - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yasso Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip- Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yasso Fudge Brownie - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yasso Sea Salt Caramel - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yasso Chcolate chip cookie dough - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yasso Coffe Chocolate Chip - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yasso Pistachio Brittel - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Clio Greek Yogurt Bar - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yasso Chocolate Fudge - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Enlightened Triple Chocolate Brownie Dough - Greek Yogurt Bar - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Clio Vanilla - Greek Yogurt Bar - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Clio Blueberry - Greek Yogurt Bar - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yasso Cookies'n Cream - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg

high protein yogurt

Oikos Triple Zero strawberry Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Oikos Triple Zero peach Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Oikos Triple Zero VanillaGreek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Oikos Pro Mixed BerryGreek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Oikos Pro Plain Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg

GREEK yogurt

Chobani Non Fat- Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Good&Gather- Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Dannon - Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Mountain High Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health
Kirkland - Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Fage Total 0%- Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Stonyfield - Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.
Nancy's - Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg
Yoplait - Greek yogurt - Bedtime Snack - Malama Health.jpg

  • Bedtime snacks may be beneficial for individuals experiencing elevated fasting blood sugar levels, potentially due to their ability to counteract the Dawn phenomenon or Somogyi effect.

    Snacks high in protein and natural fat have been suggested to be more effective in reducing fasting glucose levels than those containing carbohydrates. Nonetheless, optimal snack selection may vary among individuals, and may require some experimentation to find what works best.

    As pregnancy progresses and insulin resistance increases, modification of bedtime snack choices may become necessary to maintain adequate glycemic control.

  • There are many tasty and nutritious options to choose from, including

    Protein Shakes
    A handful of nuts: Walnuts & Almonds, or Almonds & Pistachios
    Cheese: String Cheese, Half a cup of Cottage Cheese, Cheddar Cheese
    Peanut Butter Cups
    Hummus & Cucumber Slices
    Greek Yogurt Icecream
    High Protein Icecream
    High Protein Yogurt
    Popcorn

    The key is to experiment and find what works best for your body and preferences.