Managing Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy

Since there is no specific blue-print on how gestational diabetes can be prevented, it became necessary to educate mothers and would-be mothers on various essential actions that are considered helpful. But before then it will be much informative if mothers have the knowledge of some specific symptoms of gestational diabetes so to be in a position to assist up-coming mothers if not they themselves.


Symptoms: it is to be noted that there is no exhaustive list of symptoms one will get but, they include;

* Increased thirst and hunger

* Extreme tiredness

* Frequent urinating

* High blood sugar

* Excessive weight gain

Usually,with a competent medical practitional a test for gestational diabetes (glucose tolerance test) need to be performed during the 6th to 7th months.

Means of minimizing the effect of getatinal diabetes on you an your baby includes;

Diet : mild form can be treated with diet since the ideology is to increase the amount of complex carbohydrates and food which are rich in fiber and on the otherhand, to decrease the amount of fat, salt and simple sugar present in the body. lean meats and fish is advisable in this regard, for increased carbohydrate and fiber,vegetables, fruits,whole grain breads,cereals,dried beans and peas will do much good.


The use of simple source of concentrated carbohydrates, such as honey,syrup,table sugar and juice but in moderation or at best approach a certified dietitian to decide how to incorporate simple carbohydrates into your diet plan.

The intake of diary products and foods that are highly rich in calcium which guarantees about 1200 mg. of calcium each day is never an injury.

Eat at least 3 servings of iron-rich foods each day to ensure you are getting 30 mg. of iron in your daily diet.

Drink at least 8 cups of liquid per day and ensure that one source of folic-acid is choosen everyday and do not attempt to diet during pregnancy.

Avoid alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because alcohol has been linked to premature delivery and low birth weight babies, limit caffeine intake to not more than 300 mg. each day.

Physical exercise lowers blood sugar level,having a direct effect on the condition. But exercise,nevertheless, exercise also helps the body's immune system along with having other positive benefits that affect how hormones,including insulin, are used by the body. Exercise and an overall attitude adjustment can bring that under control.

NB: The only sure way to know which treatment is best in any particular gestational diabetes situation is to be tested and diagnosed by physician because circumstance defers from one individual to the other.

wish you safe delivery and happy nurturing.

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