Gestational Diabetes occurs during first pregnancy and usually presents itself in many ways. Some of the symptoms include:
- Unnecessary tiredness
- Excessive urinal frequency and
- Always feeling thirsty amongst others.
The good thing is that it normally disappears after the birth of the baby and the bad is that, if not controlled early a baby can be born with life threatening defects like jaundice and or low blood sugar.
Gestational Diabetes Prevention is possible if a mother to be takes action early enough in lowering its occurrence. Since it is normally caused by insulin resistance in the body one can choose to have a few lifestyle changes namely:-
- Eat a wholesome diet and if possible avoid bad fats at all.
- Shed all unnecessary weight before pregnancy.
- Become active – exercise at least 30 minutes every other day. This will help increase the heart rate.
- Avoid, and if possible stop smoking and eating of excessive salt, sugars, sugary or alcoholic beverages should also be put on hold until after the baby is born.
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Gestational Diabetes Prevention should be the desire of anyone intending to get pregnant whether they have any form of diabetes or not. Controlling of blood sugar is a must. Too much sugary foods make one a better candidate for diabetes. One important factor is that it is important to see doctor for advice regarding diet and any exercises. Do not at any time go on a diet or excessive exercise without the help of your medical practitioner.
