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Diabetes and Pregnancy

Relation between Pregnancy and Diabetes


High blood glucose is always bad for health, and especially so if you are pregnant. Often, diabetics aren’t even aware they have the condition until they ‘happen’ to take a routine check-up.


However, if you are pregnant it is important to ensure your blood sugar is within normal levels for the health of your baby and your own health too. So you must make it a point to get checked regularly.


Gestational Diabetes


Sometimes, diabetes occurs during first pregnancies—this is known as gestational diabetes. While it often goes away on its own, statistics show that those who do test positive for gestational diabetes are at higher risk of contracting Type 2 Diabetes later in life. The key is to get a handle on your blood glucose before you get pregnant.


Diabetes Effect on Pregnant Mothers


If you’re already suffering from diabetes, pregnancy can heighten the risk of complications associated with long-term diabetes, such as eye problems, BP, kidney issues, or cardiovascular problems.


Your pregnancy check-up checklist.


A standard check-up before and during pregnancy will include investigations for the following: 

  • high blood pressure
  • eye disease
  • heart and blood vessel disease
  • nerve damage
  • kidney disease
  • thyroid disease

Don’t let Diabetes mellitus come in the way of your pregnancy. Allowing Diabetes Mellitus to interfere with your pregnancy is not a good idea. With FFD’s Reversal program, you’ll be protected at every turn. Get a Personalized Treatment Plan that will guide you through what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat, as well as a dedicated coach and real-time support from diabetes specialists.

This blog is originally published in Freedom from Diabetes Blog section Do Read It in Detail. Read More

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