Patient's question:
Before I got pregnant, I didn't have diabetes. During the middle stage of my pregnancy, I had a thorough check-up and was told I had gestational diabetes. Will I still have gestational diabetes after giving birth?Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, if there is a high blood sugar level, it is not advisable to use hypoglycemic drugs for treatment. Hypoglycemic drugs can cause fetal malformations. Therefore, insulin should be used to lower blood sugar.After delivery, the doctor will monitor the baby and the mother's blood sugar levels for several days to check for any abnormalities. If the blood sugar levels remain normal for several days postpartum, it is highly unlikely that diabetes will reoccur.
If you have gestational diabetes during pregnancy, it is important to pay special attention to your diet and avoid foods with high sugar content.