Gestational diabetes refers to a usually temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. The weight gain and changing hormones during pregnancy make it difficult for the body to keep up with its insulin needs. It has generally been thought of as a minor inconvenience, but is now considered a warning sign for both mother and baby.
During pregnancy, the placenta produces a hormone that affects insulin’s impact on blood sugar. Women who have a family history of diabetes are more sensitive to this hormone. Mothers have experience the symptoms of gestational diabetes need to be aware of what symptoms may indicate type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Approximately 200,000 women in the United States develop gestational diabetes every year. Statistics show that five to 10% of them will continue to deal with type 2 diabetes after delivery. 20 to 50% of them might develop type 2 diabetes later in life.
It is possible to reduce the risks of gestational diabetes by eating carefully and exercising regularly. Studies show that women who control their weight, exercise, and watch their diet had a 58% decrease in their risk for developing diabetes after the birth of their baby.
Responses to “Gestational Diabetes”
July 29th, 2009 at 8:56 am
My dad has type 2 diabetes. He manages diabetes through Diet and Exercise and alo by taking food supplements like Alpha Lipoic acid which helps in preventing nerve damage. He also takes Chromium which helps in the regulation of blood sugar.
October 10th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Diabetes today is mostly caused by a lifestyle that has less exercise and too much sugar. Diabetes can be easily avoided by just doing simple exercises each day like jogging and avoiding sugars. If you already have diabetes, exercise is still the best way to manage it. Food supplements like Charantia and Chromium also helps.
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