Patient's question:
I'm almost five months pregnant. Recently, I've been feeling very dizzy and a bit dehydrated. Nothing seems to help with the dry mouth. I've been urinating more frequently, and my urine has a yellowish color with some flakes. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the results showed high blood sugar. The diagnosis was gestational diabetes.What kind of help would you like: What should be noted for gestational diabetes?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is important to pay attention to the complications that can arise from gestational diabetes, such as macrosomia (large baby) and gestational hypertension. Currently, your fetus has a condition of umbilical cord (around the neck), and the fetus is also larger than the gestational age. Timely treatment is necessary to prevent the umbilical cord from around the neck causing fetal breathing difficulties.Arrange your diet reasonably, avoid high-sugar foods, and adopt a small-amount, frequent-meal approach. Eat more vegetables and foods rich in fiber, while also paying attention to the digestion of vitamins, iron, and calcium. When choosing fruits, it is best to opt for those with low sugar content or replace them with vegetables, such as tomatoes or cucumbers. Please do not eat high-sugar fruits like watermelon in unlimited quantities.
Exercise can also help women with gestational diabetes lower their blood sugar levels, so it is recommended to stay active as much as possible.