Why are pregnant women prone to hypoglycemia?

It is relatively common for pregnant women to experience hypoglycemia, but many pregnant women do not understand this. Pregnant women may experience morning sickness which affects their appetite and they are prone to symptoms of hypoglycemia in the morning. The symptoms of hypoglycemia in pregnant women are also relatively obvious, such as headache, palpitations, hand tremors, excessive hunger, sweating, etc., and timely sugar supplementation or treatment is required.

1. What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia during pregnancy?

1. In the early stages of pregnancy, the amount of progesterone in a woman's blood increases, leading to vomiting due to pregnancy reaction. Morning sickness can also affect the mother's appetite, but the body consumes a lot of energy, so it is easy for her to experience symptoms of hypoglycemia in the morning.

2. Symptoms of hypoglycemia during pregnancy What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia during pregnancy? Pregnant women with hypoglycemia are prone to dizziness, headache, palpitations, hand tremors, excessive hunger, sweating, pale complexion, chills, general fatigue, blurred vision and other symptoms. In severe cases, the patient may experience confusion, convulsions, drowsiness or even coma, which is life-threatening. If a pregnant mother has a severe reaction to hypoglycemia, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately.

3. Many pregnant women have blood sugar problems, especially some older mothers. Many pregnant women have high blood sugar during pregnancy, but some pregnant women also have low blood sugar.

4. Pregnancy is an important period for every family. Expectant mothers are naturally the key protected objects. In addition to regular prenatal checkups and asking doctors to pay attention to their children, you also need to learn some knowledge about pregnancy. When encountering some special situations, don't wait, you need to go to the hospital to see a doctor for diagnosis in time to prevent unnecessary dangers:

Why does hypoglycemia occur during pregnancy?

1. I believe many people have experienced this: standing up suddenly, your eyes go dark, you can’t stand steadily, and you almost faint. This is a typical symptom of hypoglycemia! According to incomplete statistics, pregnant people are more likely to suffer from hypoglycemia than the average person. In severe cases, they may experience symptoms such as drowsiness, fainting and dehydration, which is extremely detrimental to the development of the fetus. So what are the reasons?

2. In the early stages of pregnancy, the amount of progesterone in the mother's blood increases, which leads to pregnancy-related vomiting. In addition, the mother generally eats less at this time, and the body consumes a lot of energy, so symptoms of hypoglycemia such as dizziness may also be aggravated.

3. Secondly, due to the accelerated metabolism after pregnancy, the blood flow to the pancreas increases compared to the non-pregnant period, so the physiological function of the pancreas is very strong. The insulin level in the blood of pregnant women is relatively high, resulting in low blood sugar (especially fasting blood sugar) in pregnant women, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, hand tremors and cold sweats.

4. Normal blood sugar levels for pregnant women Normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy are 3.3-5.6 mmol/L half an hour before meals, 4.4-6.7 mmol/L 2 hours after meals, and 4.4-6.7 mmol/L at night.

How to relieve hypoglycemia during pregnancy

1. Balanced diet. During pregnancy, expectant mothers need a considerable amount of food. They should not be picky about food just because they have a poor appetite. They must eat a balanced diet during pregnancy and eat more vegetables, fruits, dried fruits, dairy products, etc. This will be more beneficial to the development of the fetus.

2. Eat more high-fiber foods. A high-fiber diet helps stabilize blood sugar levels. When blood sugar is low, fiber can be combined with protein foods (for example, bran pancakes with raw cheese or almond butter). Eat fresh apples instead of applesauce, because the fiber in fresh apples can inhibit blood sugar fluctuations; when you have low blood sugar, drink a glass of freshly squeezed juice to quickly increase blood sugar concentration.

3. Eat small meals frequently. Expectant mothers must eat on time, especially breakfast. If morning sickness in early pregnancy affects your appetite, you can choose to eat small meals frequently. This will ensure nutrition and prevent morning sickness.

4. Carry snacks. Digestion will be faster during pregnancy. Expectant mothers can carry some snacks, fruits and other convenience foods with them and eat a little when they are hungry to avoid hypoglycemia. Always have glucose on hand. If expectant mothers often experience symptoms of hypoglycemia, they can carry a few pieces of sugar with them and keep some glucose in the office or at home. If symptoms of hypoglycemia suddenly occur, they can eat sugar or drink glucose water. Glucose water is the fastest way to relieve symptoms of hypoglycemia.