What is the blood sugar level during pregnancy?

Many situations of pregnant women are different from those of ordinary people. Because pregnant women are a special group, we should consider the needs of pregnant women first in most cases. The blood sugar standard during pregnancy is different from our standard. Sometimes the blood sugar is normal for us, but it is abnormal for pregnant women. What is the blood sugar standard during pregnancy?

How to control blood sugar

1. Regularly monitor blood sugar during pregnancy. Most women with gestational diabetes often have no discomfort symptoms despite elevated blood sugar, so regular blood sugar testing is crucial. Blood sugar levels should be closely monitored after three meals. If necessary, blood sugar levels should also be checked before going to bed. Generally, blood sugar should be checked at least once a day, and the recorded results should be brought to the doctor when seeing a doctor.

2. Dietary adjustment to control blood sugar during pregnancy Dietary management is crucial for controlling diabetes. Under the principle of controlling total calories, nutrition is comprehensive and balanced, meals are taken regularly, small meals are eaten frequently, the needs of mother and baby are guaranteed, and weight gain is appropriate. The total calories are calculated based on 38 kcal per kilogram of ideal body weight per day. Carbohydrates are mainly grains and beans, and attention should be paid to the combination of coarse and fine grains. Fruit should not be eaten immediately after a meal, but should be eaten about 3 hours after a meal. The daily consumption should be 200 to 400 grams, and it should be calculated into the total calories. Among fruits, strawberries, kiwis, etc. are the first choice. Bananas, lychees, longans and grapes are high in calories, so they should not be eaten too much. Disaccharide and monosaccharide foods such as sugar, honey, chocolate, and desserts should be avoided. Protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, etc. should also be consumed in appropriate amounts.

3. Reasonable exercise controls blood sugar during pregnancy. Reasonable exercise is not only beneficial to the health of mother and child, but also can control diabetes. Therefore, except for those with acute complications of diabetes, threatened abortion, habitual abortion who need to protect the fetus, and those with pregnancy-induced hypertension, pregnant women should go outdoors and participate in appropriate exercise. Exercise should be done about 1 hour after a meal and should not last too long, generally 20 to 30 minutes is appropriate. The exercises should be soothing and less strenuous, such as walking, slow swimming and Tai Chi.

4. Drug treatment to control blood sugar during pregnancy. If blood sugar cannot be controlled through diet management and exercise therapy, insulin treatment should be carried out. It can effectively control blood sugar and does not cross the placenta, which is safe for both mother and child. When using insulin, you should be careful. It is best to use human insulin. You must know the type, dosage and injection time of insulin used, and pay attention to the rotation of injection sites. Learn how to avoid hypoglycemia and what to do if it occurs. Continue to control your diet, exercise appropriately, monitor your blood sugar more closely and keep detailed records. To avoid long-term diabetes, mothers should have a 75-gram glucose tolerance test 42 days after delivery and then have the glucose tolerance test repeated every 2 to 3 years. Pregnant women at high risk of gestational diabetes should pay attention to a reasonable diet and appropriately control their weight gain during pregnancy. Conduct gestational diabetes screening on time to facilitate early intervention and treatment.

The blood sugar standard for pregnant women has a certain value. Once the blood sugar of a pregnant woman is not within this range, we must be vigilant, because such an abnormal situation may be that the pregnant woman has some disease changes. For the health of pregnant women, it is better for pregnant women to go to the hospital for some examinations at this time. After all, it is for their own health.