Patient's question:
Last week, I had a glucose tolerance test. Except for the fasting blood sugar, the one-hour and two-hour blood sugar values were high. The doctor said that if both blood sugar values are elevated, it can be diagnosed as gestational diabetes. I am really anxious now. What is the best way to manage gestational diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for patients with diabetes. Prevent obesity, maintain an ideal and appropriate weight. Eat at fixed times and in fixed quantities, following the planned portion sizes for each meal. Definitively do not overeat. Cooking methods should primarily use clear stewing, boiling, cold salads, hot pot, roasting, baking, stewing, and braising, etc. Definitively do not use too much salt; it is advisable to consume less than 6 grams of salt per day. The diet should definitively not be too salty, and it is recommended to eat less foods high in cholesterol, such as kidneys, liver, and other animal internal organs. Gestational diabetes is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During medication, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients avoid sexual activity during treatment and pay close attention to cleanliness. Finally, we wish female patients a speedy recovery!