Patient's question:
Does the blood sugar during postpartum period become unstable like when pregnant? I had slightly high blood sugar in the first four months of pregnancy, with a fasting reading of 5.4. However, later when I tested for glucose tolerance, it was normal, and I did not develop gestational diabetes. But after giving birth and during postpartum period, I ate a lot of brown sugar and rock sugar. Will this raise my blood sugar? Will I get diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Based on the general situation you described, a lot of sugar-containing foods were consumed during the postpartum period, which should have potentially led to a drop in blood sugar. From now on, using high-sugar foods daily and paying attention to dietary structure adjustments should not be a problem for diabetes.First, it's important to relax and maintain a positive mindset; don't get nervous. Second, the dietary structure must change. Diabetes is primarily a disease that originates from food, meaning it's caused by improper dietary combinations. It's advisable to follow a low-fat, low-carb diet, focusing on vegetables rich in vitamins.