Diabetes Mellitus, or diabetes is a chronic ailment that affects the body’s ability to utilize the energy found in food. Diabetes is a very common lifestyle disease and in India 20 percent of the population seems to suffer from the disease. Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and poses risk for the mother and the developing foetus. However, gestational diabetes can be prevented or the risk of developing the disease can be minimized. It is surprising to note that eating the right kinds of food even before pregnancy or during planning also prevents the risk of developing gestational diabetes.