Do women with gestational diabetes deliver.healthy babies?
Yes, if and when gestational diabetes is managed properly, a mother may deliver a healthy baby.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
Any food with added sugar can cause increase in sugar level, waist circumference, body fat and also effect insulin sensitivity / secretion.
Glucose should only be given to Diabetic patients when they are in hypoglycemic state i.e., when the blood sugar levels have dropped below normal range and patient is symptomatic.
Ketogenic lifestyle dictates a person to have high protein and fat with low or zero carbohydrate diet. Every Diabetic patient may not be the ideal candidate for this diet with respect to high fat intake.
In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. Few symptoms are increased thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow healing wounds and frequent infections.
Physical exercise lowers blood glucose levels and blood pressure, improves blood flow, burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed, improves your mood, can prevent falls and improve memory in older adults, may help you sleep better. Start exercising after speaking to a doctor, start slowly and increase.
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