Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a condition that affects about 4% of all pregnant women. Typically, he appears in the second quarter and disappears after the birth of the baby. It is not permanent. How do I know if you are at risk for developing gestational diabetes?

Obesity - with a BMI of 30 or history of the family of Type 2 diabetes if you are an old MOM - age of 35 years or more if you already more delivered large babies (between 8 oz lb 5 and 9 lbs. 14 oz.) If you have high blood pressure you are Hispanic, African-American, American Indian, South Asia, the Pacific island of origin or, or.

Good prenatal care is important for all pregnant women, but it is particularly important for women with risk factors for gestational diabetes. Diabetes during pregnancy must be well controlled to ensure the well-being of the mother and the baby.

Usually, under the direction of your health care provider, a healthy balanced diet and more exercise can go very far towards controlling gestational diabetes. Occasionally insulin will also serve to maintain blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. Good control will ensure a happy ending in good health for all.