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Can you have gestational diabetes with every pregnancy?
If having diabetes in pregnancy, then the chances of having gestational diabetes in the next pregnancy is high as compared to other without gestational diabetes.But many who had gestational diabetes in one pregnancy had give up baby without gestational diabetes in their next pregnancy.
Which is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?
high blood sugar levels
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
Is gestational diabetes a disease?
No, not at all gestational diabetes is not a disease. It is just a minor defect during pregnancy.That is during pregnancy it is natural to have major hormonal changes, some mother cannot able to sustain this hormonal change, end up with high blood sugar called as gestational diabetes.
What is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes results from autoimmune destruction of insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas. On the other hand, type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood glucose in the context of insulin resistance.
What are two healthy foods that people with a gestational diabetes diet can eat daily?
This site offers great information about a healthy diet for people with gestational diabetes: http://www.diabeticmommy.com/34-gestational-diabetes-diet.html. Some foods high in fiber are generally recommended, such as whole-grains, fruits, and vegetables.
What is gestational diabetes and what are the sign and symptoms?
Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy then it is called as gestational diabetes.Gestational diabetes is caused by some major hormonal changes during pregnancy, which intern affect blood sugar level causing high level of glucose in blood called gestational diabetes.Generally, gestational diabetes may not cause any symptoms, however, the woman may experience excessive weight gain, excessive hunger or thirst, excessive urination or recurrent vaginal infections.That is common diabetes symptoms with the addition on vaginal infection.
What is insulin dependent gestational diabetes?
Insulin dependent gestational diabetes is diabetes in pregnancy that must be treated with insulin. Some women may have milder cases and can lower their blood sugar through diet and exercise. Others need extra insulin to combat high blood sugar levels in pregnancy.
What is the main cause of diabetes?
One of the causes of gestational diabetes is metabolic demands of pregnancy. Another cause of gestational diabetes is hormonal changes. These causes are also caused by genetic and environmental factors.
What is gestational diabetes and how can it be controlled?
Gestational diabetes is diabetes during pregnancy. The increased amount of hormones produced during pregnancy can cause a woman's body to become insulin resistant (not produce enough insulin to process the glucose entering the bloodstream). Pregnant women are tested for gestational diabetes around week 24 to 28 with a glucose screening test. Blood is taken after fasting as well as after drinking a high-sugar drink to analyze how the body is processing sugar. If blood sugar levels are too high, they are passed onto the baby causing rapid weight gain. To control gestational diabetes, many women are put on a strict low-carb, low-sugar diet. Others with more severe cases may need insulin injections. The good news is that after delivery, diabetes goes away for many women.
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 are the symptoms of high blood sugar in a pregnant woman?
To get information about symptoms of high blood sugar caused by gestational diabetes a visit to the local doctor is recommened. He will gladly give you information about it and how to cure/prevent it.
