Having High Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
Blood sugar during pregnancy and gestational diabetes
There are moments in life when blood glucose control is especially important, and pregnancy is one of them. By following healthy guidelines, many of the negative consequences of gestational diabetes can be prevented and avoided. If you are looking for medicine for high blood sugar, first, consult your doctor and depending on what they say to you, you can buy diabetes medications such as Byetta (Exenatide) and Lantus insulin Online in the UK at Pharmacy planet.
Why Checking Blood Sugar During Pregnancy Is Important?
The hormonal changes of pregnancy can cause gestational diabetes, that is, a type of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy and usually disappears after delivery. Gestational diabetes usually does not cause symptoms, so it is important to monitor blood glucose during pregnancy.
Elevated glucose levels during pregnancy can cause the baby to be significantly larger than average, increasing the likelihood of birth problems and trauma at birth. The baby may also have breathing problems or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) during the first days of life.
To prevent complications derived from excess sugar in the blood during pregnancy, it is advisable to control both being overweight before pregnancy and excess weight gain during it, since they are two risk factors for gestational diabetes.
How to control blood glucose during pregnancy?
In the event that the pregnant woman develops gestational diabetes (or was already diabetic before pregnancy), she must undergo professional monitoring and follow a series of lifestyle habits to control the negative consequences of excess blood sugar:
Diet is a very important element, so it is recommended to meet at least once a month with the healthcare professional to establish a meal plan that helps control blood glucose. In general, a moderate fat and protein diet is recommended, with carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates and with limited consumption of foods that contain a lot of sugar, such as soft drinks, juices and sweets.
Exercise is also highly recommended, as it helps keep blood sugar levels within the target range, control weight, increase energy, sleep better, and reduce back pain, constipation, and bloating.
In some cases, it may also be necessary to take medication to control diabetes or resort to supplements with an extra supply of vitamins and minerals such as iron, folic acid and calcium. As always, the health professional must recommend the best solution in each case, so proper monitoring throughout the pregnancy is essential.
Authored By
HARMINDER ‘HARMY’ KAUR
BSc(hons) Pharmacy
GPhC Number: 2061107
Reviewed By
GURDEV SEHMI
BSc Pharm, MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber, Superintendent Pharmacist, Clinical Lead
GPhC Number: 2050925