Abstract: Clinically, women will undergo physiological changes during pregnancy, leading to increased blood sugar. A small number of pregnant women have insufficient or ineffective insulin secretion. Gestational diabetes. Clinically, women will undergo physiological changes during pregnancy, leading to increased blood sugar. A small number of pregnant women have insufficient or ineffective insulin secretion.
To protect the safety of mother and fetus, patients with hyperglycemia and diabetes during pregnancy should pay attention to the following aspects.
1. Dietary principles
1. Eat a balanced diet. 2. Choose foods rich in fiber, such as unprocessed beans, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. 3. Eat less fried, deep-fried, pastries and high-cholesterol foods. 4. Try to be as light as possible and not too salty. Avoid processed and pickled foods. Use various cooking methods such as grilling, grilling, steaming, boiling, and cold dressing. 5. Try to eat less foods high in refined sugar, such as candies, condensed milk, honey, soda drinks, canned or boxed juices, candied fruits, egg rolls, Chinese and Western desserts, canned foods with added sugar, etc. 6. Avoid alcohol. When necessary, prenatal nutritional assessment is meaningful for glycemic control during pregnancy. Insulin users should cooperate with dietary control. The diet must be regular and quantitative. Small meals and snacks are helpful. It\’s important to have a snack before bed.
2. Self-monitor blood sugar
Blood sugar level control goals: 1. Control fasting blood sugar below 95 mg/dl. 2. Blood sugar should be controlled below 120 mg/dl two hours after a meal.
3. Motor control cognition
Pregnant women with gestational diabetes can still maintain moderate exercise if they have done strenuous exercise or have exercise habits in the past, but they must measure their blood sugar frequently. Various exercise arrangements are based on individual needs and must be checked carefully. If pregnant women are used to sitting for long periods of time, they should not participate in strenuous activities during pregnancy. Those who have been very active in the past should also avoid dehydration, overheating, tachycardia, or difficulty breathing during activity.
4. Things to note when going out
Always carry sugar cubes or sugary foods with you when you go out. Once symptoms of hypoglycemia occur (such as cold sweats, palpitations, dizziness, trembling, etc.), immediately eat two sugar cubes or drink half a cup of sugary drinks. Carry a diabetes identification card or maternal handbook with you, and indicate your name, address, phone number, medication status, and the phone number of the attending physician in case of emergency.