The diet most often recommended for people who suffer from diabetes mellitus is one that is high in dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber, but low in fat (especially saturated fat). Patients may be encouraged to reduce their intake of carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index. However, in cases of hypoglycemia, they are advised to have food or drink that can raise blood glucose quickly, followed by a long-acting carbohydrate (such as rye bread) to prevent risk of further hypoglycemia.

In their 2003 Position Paper on vegetarian diets, the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada state:Well-planned vegan and other types of vegetarian diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

Is it just me, or are pregnancy diets really popping up everywhere? You know, the kinds that put moms-to-be on a strict thousand calorie per day plan. I don't know about you, but I get more than twice that amount pre-pregnancy. I'm proposing a new plan that really isn't a "plan" at all.