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Mia Michaels Gestational diabetes
Definiton
Definition- gestational diabetes also known as gestational diabetes mellitus is a condition which women without previous diabetes have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy.
Symptoms- blurred vision, fatigue, weight loss, increase in thirst, vagina infection,
Symptoms
Symptoms- blurred vision, fatigue, weight loss, increase in thirst, vagina infection
Foods to stay away from
Avoid all fruit juice
Limit fruit portions
No cakes or sweets
No pop or drinks with high sugar
Foods that benefit the client
Pasta
Corn
Yogurt
Bread
Crackers
Long term effects
Long term effect- obesity,metabolic syndrome,cardiovascular diseases in later life
How long does it last
Six weeks to soon after delivery
Treatment
Self care- healthy diet,diabetic diet,physically exercise
Medications- diabetes medication, anti-diabetic medication