Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes in which blood sugar levels become high during pregnancy. Every pregnant woman should not be affected by gestational diabetes but some women have one pregnancy affected by this diabetes. Gestational usually shows up in the middle of pregnancy. If you face this problem consult with the Gynecologist through InstaCare.


Do you know what causes gestational diabetes?


When the baby grows placenta supports the baby but sometimes these hormones block the action of the mother’s insulin to her body and cause insulin resistance and then gestational diabetes occurs.


What are the Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes?

  • Sugar in the urine.
  • Unusual thirst.
  • Frequent urination.
  • Fatigue, Nausea.
  • Blurred vision.
  • Vaginal, bladder, and skin infections.

What Problems did you face with Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy?


Diabetes can lead to problems for you and your baby, problems are given below:

  • Diabetes causes the baby’s blood sugar high that overfed and grows the baby extra-large which causes discomfort to the mother and leads to a problem during delivery for both mother and the baby.
  • Women who have diabetes have a higher chance of C-section to deliver the baby.
  • Women with diabetes have high blood pressure, protein in their urine, swelling in fingers and toes, she might have preeclampsia. High blood pressure is harmful to both mother and unborn baby. It might lead to the baby being born early and also could cause seizures or a stroke (a blood clot or a bleed in the brain that can lead to brain damage) in the woman during labor and delivery.

Are There Any Long-Term effects Of Gestational Diabetes?


Chances of Gestational diabetes are low after birth but women who have gestational diabetes again in a future pregnancy take this prevention.

  • A blood test to check for diabetes 6-3 weeks after giving birth.
  • Check your GP if you develop symptoms of high blood sugar, increase thirst, needing to pee unusual.
  • Maintain a healthy weight for this purpose book an appointment with the best Nutritionist in Lahore.

If You Are Pregnant And You Face The Symptoms Of Gestational Diabetes How Can You Deal With It?


Eat Healthy Food: Dietitian can help you create a healthy meal plan and control blood sugar when you are pregnant.

Exercise Regularly: Through exercise, you keep blood sugar under control and balance food intake. During pregnancy, you have to exercise regularly.


Monitor Your Blood Sugar: If you are pregnant check your blood sugar in the morning after a meal.

Take Insulin: Women with gestational diabetes must take insulin. It helps to keep blood sugar under control.

Get Test For Diabetes After Pregnancy: After 6 to 12 weeks of your baby is born get the test for diabetes. For most women with gestational diabetes, diabetes goes away soon after delivery. When it does not go away, diabetes is called type 2 diabetes. Even if diabetes does go away after the baby is born, half of all women who had gestational diabetes develop type 2 diabetes later. It’s important for a woman who has had gestational diabetes to continue to exercise and eat a healthy diet after pregnancy to prevent or delay getting type 2 diabetes.


Conclusion

If you face Gestational diabetes during pregnancy consult with the best gynecologist in Pakistan through InstaCare. Gestational diabetes can be managed well if diagnosed and treated on time.