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How to prevent diabetes during pregnancy

Asked by:Beatrice

Asked on:Apr 16, 2026 06:43 AM

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  • Amaya Amaya

    Apr 16, 2026

         Pregnant women suffering from diabetes will affect themselves and fetus of healthy , so how to prevent gestational diabetes? To prevent gestational diabetes, you should pay attention to the following points:

      1. Diet adjustment and exercise

      It can not only meet the energy needs of pregnant mothers and fetuses, but also strictly limit carbohydrate intake, maintain blood sugar within the normal range, and prevent starvation ketosis. Pregnant mothers should not exercise too much. They can take the form of walking, etc. Generally, heart rate Keep it within 120 times per minute, and the time is usually 20 to 30 minutes.

      2 Insulin treatment

      If the pregnant mother still cannot control her blood sugar well by adjusting her diet and exercising, she may need to inject insulin to control her condition. About 15% of pregnant women with gestational diabetes require insulin injections. This must be done under the guidance of a doctor, preferably an endocrinologist.

      3. Close monitoring

      After pregnant mothers are diagnosed with diabetes, they should cooperate closely with their doctors, conduct regular blood sugar, blood pressure, blood lipid and other related tests, and closely monitor fetal development.