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What kind of food does a gestational diabetes diet include?
Some foods that are eaten on the gestational diabetes diet include foods high in fiber such as whole-grain breads, cereals, pasta, rice, fruits, and vegetables. To find out all the steps you should take in a gestational diabetes diet go to http://www.diabeticmommy.com/34-gestational-diabetes-diet.html
What are the symptoms for gestational diabetes?
It can be difficult to determine if you have gestational diabetes from symptoms alone. Some common ones are fatigue, thirst and possibly yeast infections (because of higher sugar levels). The best way to know is to take the blood glucose screening at your doctor's office.
What happens with gestational diabetes?
Hormones produced during pregnancy can interfere with a woman's insulin production. She may need more insulin to process the glucose in her blood. Higher levels of glucose can cause hyperglycemia. Some women with gestational diabetes can control their blood sugar through diet and exercise, others may be insulin-dependent.
What causes gestational diabetes?
Hormons in pregnancy interfere with the effectiveness of insulin, which regulates sugar levels in the body. A pregnant woman's body can become "insulin resistant" or diabetic, also known as gestational diabetes. Some women have mild cases that can be treated with diet and exercies, others may have to take synthetic insulin to control their glucose levels during pregnancy.
How do you take ar tests at home?
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What precaution you have to take before conception as you had gestational diabetic previous pregnancy?
None. Being normal weight helps as usual with diabetes but just because you got it last pregnancy does not mean you will get it now.
What is a sugar test Can I take it?
A sugar test is to determine if you have diabetes. A doctor will send you to a lab for some blood work if he feels you may have diabetes. These tests check your AC1s in your bloodstream.
How do you Keep Diabetes under Control?
Take regular Blood tests and Make sure you have your injections for the right amount of food
Is pregnant woman allowed to take diabetic medication?
Yes, but you may want to speak to your obgyn about the safety of your prescription. They may have to switch you to a different kind. Some women develop temporary diabetes during pregnancy, called gestational diabetes and when it becomes severe it is treated with medication as well.
When do you take the blood sugar test during your pregnancy?
The glucose challenge screening test, is usually done during the 24th to the 28th week of pregnancy. If you are at increase risk for gestational diabetes or you start spilling sugar in your route urine sample, the test will be done earlier in the pregnancy as need develops. A prior pregnancy where you developed gestational diabetes, if you are obese or if you have given birth to a very large baby in a previous pregnancy you are considered at risk.
How many weeks pregnant do you have to take your diabiest test?
You typically take your diabetes test, known as the glucose screening test, between 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy. However, if you have risk factors for gestational diabetes, your healthcare provider may recommend testing earlier. It's essential to follow your doctor's guidance regarding the timing of this test.
How many different types of carbohydrates?
There are 2 types of diabetes. Type 1 is more commonly seen in children. Type 1 is worse than Type 2 as you have to have insulin administered through injections. If you have Type 2 (which is normally seen in adults or people who are overweight) you will just have to take pills.
