For couples who are preparing for pregnancy, a successful pregnancy is a very happy thing, but they are also worried about the health of the fetus. Therefore, during the pregnancy process, pregnant women should go to the hospital for regular check-ups. High blood sugar during pregnancy is an anxious and tricky thing. When this happens, pregnant women should control their diet and focus on low-salt and low-sugar foods. If the symptoms are more serious, you can choose to take insulin under the guidance of a doctor to relieve them. High blood sugar during pregnancy and no insulin The diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes are fasting blood sugar greater than 5.1, greater than 10.0 at 1 hour, and greater than 8.5 at 2 hours. If the fasting blood sugar is tested and it is slightly high, you can temporarily stop injecting insulin. Try to control your diet and eat low-salt, low-sugar, and low-fat foods to reduce sugar intake. In addition, proper physical activity can also help lower blood sugar. Symptoms of high blood sugar during pregnancy 1. Always feel thirsty Feeling thirsty for no apparent reason without consuming any salty foods. 2. Completely become a toilet warrior The frequency of urination increases, perhaps up to 20 times a day, and the amount of urine also increases significantly. 3. Feeling listless all day Since blood sugar cannot enter cells and cell energy is low, pregnant mothers with low blood sugar are prone to feeling tired and weak all over the body. 4. Amazing appetite They start to complain of being hungry soon after eating, and the frequency and amount of food they eat increase significantly, but this is easily overlooked. 5. Losing weight Although he ate a lot, he was getting thinner day by day. What are the dangers of high blood sugar during pregnancy 1. Harm to pregnant women Generally speaking, women with high blood sugar during pregnancy will have a greatly increased risk of developing diabetes after middle age; because of excessive amniotic fluid, it is easy to cause premature rupture of membranes and premature birth; during the delivery process, the time is longer and the chance of dystocia will increase. 2. Harm to the fetus High blood sugar during pregnancy can lead to fetal growth retardation, mental retardation after birth, and increase the incidence of macrosomia and fetal malformations. How to deal with high blood sugar during pregnancy 1. Reasonable control of diet Eat more foods high in protein, such as fish and beans; eat more whole grains, vegetables and other foods rich in dietary fiber and vitamins; eat fruits between meals, but avoid fruits with high sugar content, and stop eating sweets such as chocolate and candy; eat small meals frequently. 2. Exercise appropriately Appropriate exercise can help pregnant mothers lower their blood sugar and also help relieve physical discomfort in the late pregnancy. Walking, yoga, and prenatal aerobics are all good choices, but be careful not to do too intense exercise. 3. Learn to monitor your blood sugar level Normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy can refer to the following three values: Fasting blood sugar level for pregnant women: Normal blood sugar level is no more than 5.1mmol/L. 1 hour after a meal for pregnant women: The normal blood sugar level is no more than 10.0mmol/L. 2 hours after a meal for pregnant women: The normal blood sugar level is no more than 8.5mmol/L. |
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