Blood sugar level exceeded the limit after 42 days of delivery

High blood sugar levels increase the risk of diabetes. Many people now have high blood sugar levels. Ordinary people may be able to control their blood sugar levels by taking medication. But if the blood sugar level of a mother who has just given birth is above the standard, it should be a cause for concern. Postpartum check-ups are necessary for many mothers. These tests can check their physical condition and allow them to adjust their diet, daily routine, etc. appropriately. What should I do if the blood sugar level is above the limit 42 days after delivery?

1. Postpartum 42-day examination items

1. Uterine examination

After giving birth, it is like a deflated ball. It takes about 6 weeks to recover to the pre-pregnancy state, so the postpartum check-up is mainly to understand the contraction of the uterus. If a woman experiences postpartum lochia that keeps dripping, she needs to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination to check the condition of the endometrium and determine the cause of uterine bleeding.

2. Pelvic floor examination

Damage to the pelvic floor muscles and nerves during childbirth not only brings inconvenience to life, but more troublesomely causes vaginal relaxation and even serious conditions such as vaginal wall prolapse, bladder prolapse, and uterine prolapse. If urinary incontinence occurs after childbirth, women must receive treatment as soon as possible.

3. Breast examination

Are you often troubled by breast engorgement and breast pain? Indeed, for new mothers, breasts filled with milk are very delicate. Once there is a problem with breast health, it will not only affect milk secretion, but also affect the health of the baby. Therefore, breast examination is very necessary.

4. Wound examination

Whether it is a cesarean section or a natural birth with an episiotomy, women always have to undergo surgery. Especially for new mothers who have undergone cesarean section, the wound will cause abnormal compression to the digestive system and urogenital organs in the abdominal cavity, making reduction more difficult. Therefore, when new mothers undergo postpartum check-ups, the recovery of their wounds after surgery is also one of the key points.

5. Blood pressure and blood sugar check

There are many reasons for high blood sugar and blood pressure in new mothers. Many new mothers are caused by changes in living habits, breastfeeding day and night, poor rest, and large intake of brown sugar. Ischemia and reduced oxygen carrying capacity will endanger organs and tissues throughout the body.

2. What to do if blood sugar exceeds the standard after childbirth

You can start with your daily diet to adjust your diet. For staple foods, eat more whole grains, such as corn, oats, etc. The dietary fiber in these whole grains can effectively control blood sugar. In addition, you can use soy products to replace meat to get protein, eat more vegetables with less sugar, control calorie intake, do not eat sweets, animal liver and egg yolks, and eat less potatoes, yam, taro, lotus root, garlic sprouts, carrots, etc. that are high in carbohydrates.

People with high blood sugar levels should also strengthen their exercise. For many people, high blood sugar levels are related to obesity, so they should strengthen their physical exercise.