Pregnant women who were not diabetic before but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes (GD). Normally, the disease affects women quite late in her pregnancy, around the 24th week. The disease does not show noticeable signs or symptoms. Scientists are not sure what causes gestational diabetes (GD) but the most likely theory is that hormones from the placenta may be responsible for the same. The placental hormones help the baby develop but they may also block the action of mother’s insulin in her body. This causes insulin resistance. Since the body cannot make and use the insulin required for pregnancy, high levels of glucose build up in the blood and cause gestational diabetes. Although GD does not cause birth defects the way diabetes (mothers who had diabetes before pregnancy) does, it still can hurt the baby. More than 16 percent of pregnant Indian women have gestational diabetes. And the prevalence percentage of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing rapidly. It has also been seen that pregnant women in the age group of 30 to 39 years had greater prevalence of GDM as compared with those in the age group of 20 to 29 years. Considering all these facts, the researchers suggest screening all pregnant women for glucose intolerance. Along with nutrition therapy and / or insulin therapy it is also necessary to get regular physical exercise. Your well wishers and relatives may advise you to restrict your physical activities to the minimum so as not to hurt the baby inside. But for sure, it is a myth. Regular physical activity helps lower your blood sugar by moving the glucose into your cells and also by increasing your sensitivity to insulin. Aim for moderately vigorous exercise on most days of the week, but first check with your doctor.
Understanding and addressing the long-term implications of GDM is essential for the well-being of both mothers and their families.
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Understanding and addressing the long-term implications of GDM is essential for the well-being of both mothers and their families.
Blood sugar spike during pregnancy is a common condition, scroll down to know 10 tips that can help you deal with diabetes while you are expecting.
A new study has found that increased blood sugar levels before or during pregnancy can increase the risk of developing eye problems in babies. Here's what you need to know.
US researchers found that women with a history of gestational diabetes were twice as likely to develop calcium in heart arteries which is a strong predictor of heart disease - by mid-life.
Researchers have found a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes in women who do at least 38 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each day -- a bit more than current recommendations.
Gestational diabetes may accelerate a child's biological age and increase his/her risk for obesity and high blood pressure later in life.
Gestational diabetes is no more rare these days and it brings along several pros and cons regarding what you should eat and what you must avoid eating. This food diary will certainly help you.
Many diabetic women suffer from multiple miscarriages in the earliest stages due to the embryo not being able to implant.
Both, lifestyle modification and Pharmacological Therapies have been shown to reduce Diabetes development by 50%.
Gestational diabetes has been linked to obesity in children.
Gestational diabetes can be difficult to handle, but fear not. We give tips from experts on how to handle the condition.
Will a course on gestational diabetes help increase awareness?
‘50 million diabetics in India’
Obesity-high blood pressure combo ups pregnancy risk
Lose those pounds before planning a baby to avoid diabetes!
Here is how you can manage gestational diabetes naturally
Suffering from gestational diabetes? Here is what you should eat
In case you are suffering from gestational diabetes, here is all you need to know about what you should and not eat.
