Diabetes Pregnancy Management
Diabetes mellitus may be effectively managed by appropriate meal planning, increased physical activity and properly-instituted insulin treatment. Some tips for controlling diabetes in pregnancy include:
- Meals – cut down sweets, eats three small meals and one to three snacks a day, maintain proper mealtimes, and include balanced fiber intake in the form of fruits, vegetables and whole-grains.
- Increased physical activity - walking, swimming/aquaerobics, etc.
- Monitor blood sugar level frequently, doctors may ask to check the blood glucose more often than usual.
- The blood sugar level should be below 95 mg/dl (5.3 mmol/l) on awakening, below 140 mg/dl (7.8 mmol/l) one hour after a meal and below 120 mg/dl (6.7 mmol/l) two hours after a meal.
- Each time when checking the blood sugar level, keep a proper record of the results and present to the health care team for evaluation and modification of the treatment. If blood sugar levels are above targets, a perinatal diabetes management team may suggest ways to achieve targets.
- Many may need extra insulin during pregnancy to reach their blood sugar target. Insulin is not harmful for the baby.
Read more about this topic: Diabetes Mellitus And Pregnancy
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