I have post here some knowledgeable information related to gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes occurs when pregnant women without a previous diagnosis of diabetes develop a high blood glucose level. It may precede development of type 2 DM.
Although the carbohydrate intolerance generally returns to normal after the birth, the mother has a major risk of developing everlasting diabetes while the baby is more likely to develop obesity and impaired glucose tolerance and/or diabetes later in life. Self-care and dietary changes are essential in treatment.
A test called A1C measures the average glucose concentration during the previous 2-3 months. You can greatly reduce the risk of complications by maintaining a number of 7% or less. Your cholesterol should also be measured and kept within healthy levels. The three parts of your cholesterol that should be measured are LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides.
• LDL: less than 100 mg/dl
• HDL: greater than 40 mg/dl for men and greater than 50 mg/dl for women
• Triglycerides: less than 150 mg/dl
It is also important for people with symptoms of diabetes to keep their blood pressure under 130/80.
Gestational diabetes occurs when pregnant women without a previous diagnosis of diabetes develop a high blood glucose level. It may precede development of type 2 DM.
Although the carbohydrate intolerance generally returns to normal after the birth, the mother has a major risk of developing everlasting diabetes while the baby is more likely to develop obesity and impaired glucose tolerance and/or diabetes later in life. Self-care and dietary changes are essential in treatment.
A test called A1C measures the average glucose concentration during the previous 2-3 months. You can greatly reduce the risk of complications by maintaining a number of 7% or less. Your cholesterol should also be measured and kept within healthy levels. The three parts of your cholesterol that should be measured are LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides.
• LDL: less than 100 mg/dl
• HDL: greater than 40 mg/dl for men and greater than 50 mg/dl for women
• Triglycerides: less than 150 mg/dl
It is also important for people with symptoms of diabetes to keep their blood pressure under 130/80.
