Gestational Diabetes Treatment

Women with gestational diabetes must make dietary adjustments to control their blood glucose levels; in some cases insulin injections may be a required addition to the treatment plan in order to keep blood sugars in a safe range. A gestational diabetes treatment plan may include:

Regular blood sugar testing
Eating a healthy meal plan designed by a registered dietitian or other healthcare provider (known as medical nutrition therapy)
Getting regular, moderate physical activity
Maintaining healthy weight gain
Keeping a daily log of dietary intake, physical activity, and glucose levels
Taking insulin as prescribed
Urinary ketone testing, if needed
Regular blood pressure checks

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Gestational Testing Goals Learn what the target goals are for blood sugar levels when you have gestational diabetes.

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1 - American Diabetes Association. ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2008. Diabetes Care, Volume 31, Supplement 1, January 2008. (PDF accessed 2/19/08).

Reviewed by Francine Kaufman, MD. 4/08