Some women are at a greater risk of developing gestational diabetes than others

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Some women are at a greater risk of developing gestational diabetes than others

  • A history of high blood pressure
  • A history of diabetes in your family
  • Being above the age of 35
  • Being overweight at the start of your pregnancy – a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more
  • Ethnicity such as African, Native American, Latino, Asian or Pacific Islander
  • Gaining an unusually large amount of weight during pregnancy
  • Previous complications with pregnancy – gestational diabetes, an unexplained stillbirth or large babies (more than 4kg)
  • Personal history of polycystic ovarian syndrome

How can gestational diabetes be treated?

How you are treated for your gestational diabetes will depend on how high your blood sugar levels are.

A change in diet and exercise is generally the most suitable treatment.

For more severe cases, you may be เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย prescribed with oral medication (metformin) or even injectable insulin to regulate your blood sugar levels. These medical treatments are usually only administered until the birth of your child.

Your doctor may also recommend that you use a glucose-monitoring device to check in on your sugar levels.

What are the foods to avoid?

Your doctor and dietitian will advise you to avoid processed food with high sugar content such as:

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Processed food with added sugar
  • Sweet pastries
  • Sugary drinks (fruit juices, energy drinks, sodas)

To prepare for this test you may only have sips of water for 8 to 14 hours before your test. You will have your blood drawn and then asked to drink a liquid that contains glucose (75 grams). Your blood will be drawn two more times every 60 minutes over a 2-hour period.