1. Roughly 10 percent of pregnant women with diabetes . This is because very large amounts of lactogenic hormone that makes insulin needed over another hormone, is produced, which is responsible for storing sugar foods for later use. Some pregnant women are unable to produce enough insulin to this place as a result you have too much glucose in the blood, ie they suffer diabetes.To prevent this from happening there are different things you can do. Here we explain in detail.
2. Food is basic to control gestational diabetes . If you suffer from this disease you would have to take into account:
• Not eat much fat or protein.
• Eating carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, bread, cereals, pasta, rice ...)
• Avoid foods high in sugar (soft drinks, fruit juices, ...
• Try to make more meals and fewer (5 times a day). Of all forms consult your doctor as it will make you a customized diet for you.
3. Staying active is also very necessary to control diabetes in pregnancy . Try walking and / or swimming every day. You do not have to do complicated activities or in which you have to do a lot of physical effort because this would not be good for the baby. However, one hour daily walk or swim half an hour a day would be ideal.
4. Some pregnant women need insulin injections but this will depend on each case and if the doctor considers appropriate.
5. There are also ways to control blood glucose levels (blood sugar) at home. Your doctor will tell you if you need to.
6. But above all, if you suffer from gestational diabetes consult your doctor and he will tell you that is the best you can do. In addition, it will make regular checks to see that everything works properly.
