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09/17/09 03:28 PM

"I was told I have gestational diabetes,how can I tell if there is something wrong with my baby or me?"
Asked By: mommyof5blessings  
Category: Gestational Diabetes

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I'am 35 weeks pregnant

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09/29/09 10:05 AM

Thanks for writing dLife. Now that you know you have gestational diabetes, the most important things you should do is to have a good discussion with your physician about managing your blood sugar levels during the last few weeks of pregnancy. This typically includes blood glucose monitoring at least 4 times per day- first thing in the morning before eating and after meals. Also, it is important that you meet with a diabetes educator and dietitian who can review healthful eating for blood sugar management and good nutrition during pregnancy. Diet management for gestational diabetes can often make a big difference in blood sugar control, but it is often the case even with the best diet/nutrition plan that blood sugar levels are still elevated and your doctor may decide that medication may be needed to help keep the baby as healthy as possible, as elevated blood sugars increase the risk of health problems for the baby. Talk to you doctor about how he/she is monitoring the baby's progress. Also, be sure to follow up after delivery with check ups for yourself on a regular basis, usually at 6 weeks after delivery and at least once per year for evaluating your blood sugar control, as a diagnosis of gestational diabetes increases your risk for type 2 diabetes in the future. Best of luck to you!
Answered By: Janice Baker
Accreditations: B.Sc., MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC
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