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Gestational diabetes means the patient’s blood sugar (glucose) is over the limit.
Insulin controls the amount of glucose in the body. During pregnancy, the placenta releases some high levels of pregnancy hormones that suppress insulin. If the body cannot make more insulin than it normally needs, the carbohydrates consumed cannot be converted into the right amount of blood sugar (glucose). When blood sugar is excessive, diabetes develops.
How to control blood sugar while meeting the nutritional needs of pregnancy and ensuring the normal development of the fetus is a common challenge for all nutritionists and moms. At CB Femi’s Health, we will prepare a professional control plan for moms, regularly monitor blood glucose and amniotic fluid levels, and develop a plan targeting these problems.
Gestational diabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) in the patient’s blood is over the limit. It is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and normally resolves on its own after delivery. Most of the glucose in the body comes from carbohydrates, such as rice and bread, which are converted into glucose when consumed. In general, insulin controls the amount of glucose in the body. During pregnancy, the placenta releases high levels of pregnancy hormones that can suppress insulin. If the body is unable to produce more insulin than it normally needs, the carbohydrates consumed cannot be converted into the right amount of blood sugar, and diabetes develops.
Although gestational diabetes is not the same as regular diabetes, and in most cases, it will recover by itself after delivery. However, if left untreated, it can be harmful to the baby and the mother in different ways.
Gestational diabetes can easily complicate gestational hypertension in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, making it more difficult to control blood glucose and blood pressure, and causing excessive amniotic fluid and even premature birth.
High blood sugar in the pregnant mom’s body can affect the baby’s development and metabolism. If left uncontrolled, it can cause adverse outcomes such as giant babies, eclampsia, and neonatal hypoglycemia. It may even increase the baby’s chances of developing chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes in adulthood.
How to control blood sugar while meeting the nutritional needs of pregnancy and ensuring the normal development of the fetus is a common challenge for all nutritionists and moms. At CB Femi’s Health, we will prepare a professional control plan for moms, regularly monitor blood glucose and amniotic fluid levels, and develop a plan targeting these problems.
A typical complete day of blood glucose monitoring includes fasting glycemic index when you first wake up in the morning, and postprandial glucose points 2 hours after three meals.
Regular routine urine tests are performed to check whether there is increased leucorrhea, vulvar itching, urinary urgency, urinary frequency and pain during pregnancy.
Blood pressure and urine protein will be tested at each pregnancy check-up. If complicated by pre-eclampsia, it can be promptly treated according to the principles of pre-eclampsia.
In case of unexplained nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache or even coma during pregnancy, we will check the patient’s blood glucose, urine ketone bodies and perform blood gas analysis if necessary for a definitive diagnosis.
Pay attention to the height curve and uterine tension of the patient. If the height of the uterus increases too fast or the uterine tension increases, an ultrasound examination should be performed in time to understand the amount of amniotic fluid.
Of course, blood sugar control also needs to be done through a healthy lifestyle. Even pregnant women with gestational diabetes still need to consume carbohydrates to get enough energy for themselves and their babies. We will adjust the diet according to the specific needs of the individual, with appropriate physical exercise to aid digestion. The key to controlling blood glucose levels in gestational diabetes is to eat regularly, choose unprocessed carbohydrate foods, be careful to control the amount of carbohydrates, and balance blood glucose levels with appropriate amounts of protein, vitamins, calcium, and fat. Avoid long intervals between main meals, which can easily affect the glycemic index the following morning if meals are too late.
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