Management of gestational diabetes
A wonderful, uncomplicated pregnancy is the goal for every mother, but sometimes complications do arise, such as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes impacts your body’s ability to maintain healthy glucose levels in your blood.
According to Diabetes Australia, this is the fastest growing type of diabetes in the country. Getting tested, and knowing the risk factors is important to prevention, early detection and therefore, better outcomes during pregnancy.
While your blood glucose levels should return to normal after birth, there is an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. There may also be an increased risk of your baby developing type 2 diabetes later in life.
A personalised program for gestational diabetes
One of the first lines of blood sugar control for gestational diabetes is diet. At Tree of Life Nutrition, we can support this through a personalised program which is based on your blood sugar levels. We tailor a diet and movement plan that helps with normalising blood sugar to reduce your risk of further complications, as well as optimise your pregnancy nutrition and wellbeing.
Sounds simple, but attention to diet for many people may be extremely effective at reducing blood sugar levels. This can reduce the likelihood you may need insulin injections, and reduce your risk of further adverse pregnancy complications. The program will also help manage excess pregnancy weight.
Desi is highly experienced in diabetes management and can offer you an enjoyable family-friendly eating plan which you can maintain after the baby is born too!