Question 1

What can happen to your baby if you have gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Babies of GDM mothers may have more birth weight, preterm birth and respiratory distress, low blood sugar shortly after birth and hypoglycemic seizures, still birth and obesity/ diabetes later in their life.

Question 2

How do I get better blood sugar levels even for non-diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fat and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity.

Question 3

What is the difference between blood sugar and diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat, and is your body's main source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body's cells to use for energy. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar levels are too high.

Question 4

What is a high glucose level? Is 115 mg/dl concerning?

Accepted Answer

126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

Question 5

What are healthy habits that can prevent diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fats, sugar and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity.

Question 6

Management of Diabetes for Preventing Kidney Failure?

Accepted Answer

Prefer foods lower in fats, sugar/salt and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains. Regular physical activity, take medicines and have regular doctors visits.

What can happen to your baby if you have gestational diabetes?

What can happen to your baby if you have gestational diabetes?

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How do I get better blood sugar levels even for non-diabetic?

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