Treatment

• The main goal of treatment for gestational diabetes is to keep the blood sugar levels within a normal range throughout pregnancy. This can be achieved by:
  • Diet: Eating a balanced diet that provides adequate calories, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals for pregnancy. Avoiding foods that are high in sugar, fat, or salt. Eating smaller meals more frequently and limiting snacks between meals.
  • Exercise: Engaging in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day, unless advised otherwise by a health care provider. Exercise can help lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.
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  • Monitoring: Checking blood sugar levels at home several times a day using a glucose meter. Keeping a record of the results and reporting any abnormal values to a health care provider.
  • Medication: Taking insulin injections or oral antidiabetic drugs if diet and exercise are not enough to control blood sugar levels. Insulin is the preferred medication for gestational diabetes because it does not cross the placenta and affect the baby. Oral antidiabetic drugs such as metformin or glyburide may be used in some cases under close supervision by a health care provider.
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  • Follow-up: Having regular antenatal visits to monitor the progress of pregnancy and check for any complications. Having frequent ultrasound scans to assess the growth and development of the baby. Having a delivery plan that considers the best timing and mode of delivery for both mother and baby.