Patients with gestational diabetes are encouraged to have a balanced diet for breakfast, ensuring sufficient nutrient intake while choosing foods with a low glycemic index. For example, breakfast can include an egg, half a corn cob, a small meat bun, and a cup of milk. About two hours after breakfast, a snack can be added, selecting fruits with a low glycemic index such as strawberries, cherries, plums, apricots, apples, peaches, oranges, and grapefruits. This means that breakfast and the snack should include carbohydrates, vitamins, and proteins. Additionally, avoid eating porridge for breakfast as it has a high glycemic index, which can significantly raise blood sugar levels after the meal. Also, avoid overly greasy foods as they too can cause an increase in blood sugar.