Gestational Diabetes

What is Gestational diabetes?

Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy. It is a condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. In gestational diabetes, blood sugar usually returns to normal soon after delivery.

Symptoms of Gestational diabetes-

It doesn’t cause noticeable signs or symptoms.

Causes of Gestational diabetes-

Doctors don’t yet know exactly why some women develop gestational diabetes.

Risk factors of Gestational diabetes-

• Family or personal health history
• Women older than age 25
• Overweight
• Nonwhite race

Complications of Gestational diabetes-

• Excessive birth weight
• Early (preterm) birth and respiratory distress syndrome
• Low blood sugar
• Jaundice
• Type 2 diabetes later in life 

Diagnosis of Gestational diabetes-

Diagnosis of Gestational diabetes involves the following tests:

• Test for diabetes at your first prenatal visit
• Screening test for gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy
• Tests to monitor your baby’s well-being include Nonstress test, Biophysical profile (BPP) and Fetal movement counting.
• Blood sugar testing after you give birth

Precautions & Prevention of Gestational diabetes

• Eat foods high in fiber and low in fat and calories.
• Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains
• Lose excess pounds before pregnancy
• Exercising before and during pregnancy

Treatment of Gestational diabetes

• Homeopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes
• Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Gestational diabetes
• Psychotherapy Treatment of Gestational diabetes
• Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes
• Surgical Treatment of Gestational diabetes
• Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Gestational diabetes
• Other Treatment of Gestational diabetes

Treatment of Gestational diabetes-

Homeopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes-

Homeopathy treatment works on pancreas and triggers the body’s ability to naturally regulate and synthesize blood sugar. It can regulate glucose metabolism while resolving metabolic disturbances that lead to diabetes. Some of the homeopathic remedies for gestational diabetes are:

• Phos
• Syzygium
• Murex
• Zinc
• Podo

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes-

In the allopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes, you may need insulin injections to lower your blood sugar. An oral blood sugar control medication, such as glyburide may also be prescribed.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Gestational diabetes-

• Eat foods high in fiber and low in fat and calories.
• Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains