Gestational Diabetes: How to Manage it for a Healthy Pregnancy!
Gestational diabetes occurs when pregnancy causes insulin resistance due to hormonal changes. This means that the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, causing glucose levels in the blood to rise.
The placenta also produces additional glucose, further contributing to elevated blood sugar levels. It usually develops between the 24th to 28th week of pregnancy when the demand for insulin is higher. After childbirth, gestational diabetes usually resolves, but increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life for both the mother and the child. Proper management involves monitoring blood sugar levels, making dietary adjustments, and, in some cases, using insulin therapy.
Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes:
1. Increased Thirst (Polydipsia): High blood sugar levels lead to dehydration and excessive thirst.
2. Frequent Urination (Polyuria): Elevated blood sugar levels cause increased urine production and more bathroom trips.
3. Fatigue: Insulin resistance and glucose inefficiency lead to persistent fatigue and low energy.
4. Blurred Vision: High blood sugar levels cause temporary vision problems.
5. Increased Hunger (Polyphagia): High blood sugar levels result in increased hunger and food intake despite cells not receiving enough glucose.
Gestational diabetes may not have noticeable symptoms or may have mild symptoms that can be overlooked. Timely diagnosis and management are crucial for the well-being of both mother and baby.
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