The first thing your doctor and you will discuss is dieting. Yes, it's a little upsetting that during your pregnancy you will be unable to eat those wonderful goodies. However, you will know that it is in your baby's best interest.
Natural sugars are a major culpret in gestational diabetes.
Cutting down is not completely eliminating juices, especially orange juice. If this is hard for you to do, only have a half a glass of o.j. Water and one percent milk are great alternatives to juice. Things like bagels, white bread and pastas should be avoided, they are high in carbohydrates and is absorbed to quickly into your body, causing high blood sugar. Wheat bread is excellent as it is slowly absorbed.