How to Prevent Gestational Diabetes?
Prevention. Before You Get Pregnant, You May Be Able to Prevent Gestational Diabetes by Losing Weight If You're Overweight and Getting Regular Physical...
Prevention. Before you get pregnant, you may be able to prevent gestational diabetes by losing weight if you're overweight and getting regular physical activity. Don't try to lose weight if you're already pregnant. You'll need to gain some weight—but not too quickly—for your baby to be healthy.
What is the main cause of gestational diabetes?
During pregnancy, your placenta makes hormones that cause glucose to build up in your blood. Usually, your pancreas can send out enough insulin to handle it. But if your body can't make enough insulin or stops using insulin as it should, your blood sugar levels rise, and you get gestational diabetes.
What can I eat to prevent gestational diabetes?
- Plenty of whole fruits and vegetables.
- Moderate amounts of lean proteins and healthy fats.
- Moderate amounts of whole grains, such as bread, cereal, pasta, and rice, plus starchy vegetables, such as corn and peas.
- Fewer foods that have a lot of sugar, such as soft drinks, fruit juices, and pastries.
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