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Diabetic Pregnancy Could be a Life-Changing Experience

Introduction:

There is a misconception that gestational diabetes goes away on its own. Let us help you know that diabetes isn’t a come ‘n’ go problem. The problem lies near the placenta where the sugars consumed by the mother-to-be are directly furiously to the unborn child as the glucose bypasses the placenta very easily .

There is a misconception that gestational diabetes goes away on its own. Let us help you know that diabetes isn’t a come ‘n’ go problem. The problem lies near the placenta where the sugars consumed by the mother-to-be are directly furiously to the unborn child as the glucose bypasses the placenta very easily!

Commonality Commence Between Diabetes and Gestation & Risk Factors

Fewer symptoms like extreme hunger, thirst, or fatigue are the common symptoms in pregnancy, in diabetes, the same signs are noticed too. This is why it becomes to point out gestational diabetes. The gynecologist suggests you have a diagnosis every 6 months (1-3 hour glucose tolerance test), as this condition even though excellently managed still strikes back!

Women who are overweight even during pregnancy are exposed to getting gestational diabetes, so doctors encourage their patients to exercise daily, and chart a thorough healthy limitedly balanced diet to keep their sugar levels in check for themselves and the baby. The carbohydrates in the body get converted into glucose after digestion and get absorbed, whereas the liquid carbs like milk get absorbed more rapidly, but prohibiting the carb intake alone will not let you get ease diabetes, and Best Gynecologist Hospital in Hyderabad, Shamshabad also suggest taking insulin shots and prescribed medicines along with the recommended diet and are warned in the picture of silver lining, to be mindful of their diet for rest of the years.

Woman generally develops gestational diabetes when they’re pregnant, but certain things can “push them off the cliff” if:

  • overweight or obese.
  • Family history of diabetes.
  • Had gestational diabetes previously.
  • Had diabetes in pre-pregnant.
  • Has high blood pressure.
  • Above 25 years.

Dietary Management

The points mentioned below will aid you in managing gestational blood sugar levels. It is important to eat the right amount of carbohydrates and to choose healthy foods. Starchy fruits and vegetables, milk, and yogurt are the major carbohydrate sources, whose portions should be measured.

  1. Eat three solid meals and have snack breaks daily
  2. Fruits In small proportion at a time
  3. Fibre-enriched food:

    (Whole grain bread, brown rice, whole oats, barley, millet, peas, lentils, and any type of beans).

  4. Paramount Breakfast:

    Pregnancy hormones are the most active in the morning hours and it could be difficult to manage blood sugar levels, causing the sugar level to rise rapidly before breakfast.

  5. Strictly limit sweets and desserts
  6. Stay away from any syrups like honey.
  7. Artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, stevia) are safe in pregnancy.
  8. Products can be labeled as "sugar-free" but may contain the same amount of carbohydrates. It may cause gas and the stomach to bloat.

Most commonly gestational diabetes can ward off but sometimes women with gestational diabetes are prone to develop type 2 diabetes post-pregnancy. Performing postpartum tests every 6 weeks will aid them to have clarity if they have had diabetes pre-pregnancy.

Our Doctoral Efforts

What we want our patients to know:
  1. Our Best Gynecologist Hospital in Hyderabad, Shamshabad maintains open lines of communication with diabetics who are also pregnant.
  2. We take our patients through all the labor options and record their preferences.
  3. We find it very crucial to support our patients post-pregnancy and talk about its management.

The ups and downs of shared decision-making are how to improve the options and shared decision-making of women with diabetes during pregnancy and childbirth. Throughout pregnancy, we collaborated closely with diabetic patients through open shared decision-making and planning, including labor options. Disclosing options when coming across a way to manage planned birth for improving health outcomes for pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes and neonates.

Despite all of the difficulties and changes, every patient has warmly welcomed the recent technology that has made pregnancies more comfortable and allows for the most effective management of diabetes.

For more information contact us at +91 8886635577 or visit our website at: https://sunrisehospitals.com/