Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?
Sometimes early delivery may be recommended because the baby is large.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
The goal is to keep your blood sugar level as close to normal as possible to delay or prevent complications.
Diagnosed when fasting blood sugar of 126 mg/dl or more, post prandial blood sugar of 200 or more with glycated hemoglobin of 6.5% or more.Treatment is either tablets or insulin to control blood sugar levels along with life style modifications (Diet + exercise).
Each pregnant mother would be assesses as a whole and given a targeted personalised seven day meal plan. Prefer foods lower in fats, sugar and calories and higher in fiber. Focus on fruits, green vegetables and whole grains.
Diabetic patients with hypoglycemia or using insulin can impair nitric oxide production and low sugar leads to catecholamie response which inturn increase the blood pressure.
Pre diabetes has been linked with long-term damage including to your heart, blood vessels and kidneys, even if you haven't progressed to type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is also linked to unrecognized (silent) heart attacks.
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