Diabetes - Cure Gestational Diabetes

How to Cure Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy

Pregnant women who were not diabetic but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are prone to gestational diabetes. Normally this affects women quite late in her pregnancy around a 24th week. The disease does not display visible signs or indiacation in some cases however gestational diabetes may cause excessive thirst or increased urination.

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Some home remedies to cure gestational diabetes: 

Eat more fiber:  It is important to maintain steady blood sugar levels, if you are at risk of gestational diabetes, fiber will help you stabilize the sugar levels.

A study suggests that those who increase their daily fiber intake by 10 grams reduced their risk of GDM (Gestational diabetes mellitus) by 26%, include more high-fiber foods to lower the risk. High fiber foods include whole grains, bran fruits and vegetables.

Avoid white foods such as sugar, flour, as well as starchy potatoes and pasta. These items are more likely to spike the blood sugar, so it is best to control the intake of these items to small quantities.

Increase your protein intake as it is an essential part of a healthy diet and also provides a lot of vitamins, which can help prevent birth defect. Chicken is a good source of protein and safe for pregnant women to consume.

Avoid fish as a protein source because of  its high mercury levels that can be dangerous for pregnant women.

Very dark green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and spinach are good sources of protein.

Fresh fruits are good for pregnant woman as they are high in natural sugars.

Start exercising before you become pregnant, exercising before and during pregnancy can help protect you from developing gestational diabetes.

Research has shown that women who are physically active for 5 hours a week or 30 minutes a day, during pregnancy can reduce their risk of GDM by about 70%.

Always consult the doctor about how much and what type of physical activity is best. Most doctors will approve of 30 minutes of exercise.

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