Carbohydrate Content in the GDM Diet: Two Views View 1: Nutrition Therapy in Gestational Diabetes: The Case for Complex Carbohydrates ■ IN BRIEF Restriction of dietary carbohydrate has been the cornerstone for treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, there is evidence that a balanced liberalization of complex carbohydrate as part of an overall eating plan in GDM meets treatment...