{"id":32395,"date":"2021-07-08T15:34:08","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T10:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/?p=32395"},"modified":"2022-09-23T15:47:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T10:17:28","slug":"gestational-diabetes-causes-and-precautions-science-of-diet-livofy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/diabetes\/gestational-diabetes-causes-and-precautions-science-of-diet-livofy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gestational Diabetes Causes and Precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases marked by high blood sugar, and gestational diabetes is one type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Let us talk about Gestational Diabetes Causes and Precautions!<\/p>\n<h6 id=\"what-is-gestational-diabetes-\">What is Gestational Diabetes?<\/h6>\n<p>Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes. This condition develops in pregnant women when their blood sugar levels get too high. It usually appears during the middle of pregnancy, between 24 and 28 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Developing gestational diabetes doesn\u2019t mean you already had diabetes before you got pregnant. The condition appears because of the pregnancy. Women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have their own challenges when it comes to pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h6>Causes of Gestational Diabetes:<\/h6>\n<div class=\"js-ad--1\">\n<p>Gestational diabetes comes from hormonal changes, and the way our bodies convert food into energy.<\/p>\n<p>A hormone called insulin breaks down the glucose from food and delivers it to our cells. Insulin keeps the level of glucose in our blood at a normal level. But if insulin doesn\u2019t work right or we don\u2019t have enough of it, sugar builds up in the blood and leads to diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>During pregnancy, hormones can interfere with the way insulin works. It may not regulate your blood sugar levels like it\u2019s supposed to, which can lead to gestational diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>When levels of insulin are low, or the body cannot effectively use insulin (i.e., insulin resistance), blood glucose levels rise.<\/p>\n<h6>Can the risk of gestational diabetes be lower?<\/h6>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_3\" class=\"content_body\">\n<p>The best way to lower the risk for gestational diabetes is to stay healthy and prepare your body for pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re\u00a0overweight, you can take the following steps to prepare for pregnancy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work to improve your diet and\u00a0eat healthy foods.<\/li>\n<li>Establish a\u00a0regular exercise routine.<\/li>\n<li>Consider\u00a0weight loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_3\" class=\"content_body\">\n<p>If you\u2019ve had gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy and you\u2019re planning to become pregnant again, consult with your doctor. They will help you with early screening to identify your risk factors and ensure you have a healthy pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h6>How can gestational diabetes be treated?<\/h6>\n<p>Women are able to manage gestational diabetes through diet and exercises, which can be very effective at controlling blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<p>One needs to pay special attention to carbohydrate intake and portion sizes. It\u2019s also important to avoid eating and drinking certain items, including alcohol, processed foods, and starches such as white potatoes and white rice.<\/p>\n<div id=\"TOC_TITLE_7\" class=\"content_body\">\n<p>Exercises\u00a0that are safe to perform during pregnancy include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pilates<\/li>\n<li>yoga<\/li>\n<li>walking<\/li>\n<li>swimming<\/li>\n<li>running<\/li>\n<li>weight training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to\u00a0monitor your blood sugar levels\u00a0to make sure your glucose isn\u2019t too high.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Get\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">started<\/a>\u00a0with your Weight Loss Journey today and take a step towards a healthy lifestyle! Stay tuned for inspiring Weight Loss Journeys, and Delicious Recipes! 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