Increase physical activity.

• Choose a favorite sport, which can be practiced.
• Find a suitable time to exercise.
• Brisk walking for at least 30 out of 5 times a week is a good exercise option.
• Start with 10 minutes on the first day, then increase to 20 the next day, and so on.
• Wear appropriate shoes designed for exercise.
• Exercising with a family member or friend.

Healthy diet:

• Eat fish and meat that is baked, grilled, or stewed rather than fried.
• Use fat-free or low-fat salad dressing, mayonnaise, and ghe.
• Use healthy vegetable oils such as olive oil.

• Reduce your intake of soft drinks.
• Drink water instead of sweetened juices.
• Replace sugar with natural sweeteners such as natural honey.

• It is diabetes that is diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy.
• There are no clear symptoms of gestational diabetes that a pregnant woman can notice.
• Your blood sugar returns to normal after giving birth, but in some cases gestational diabetes may turn into type 2 diabetes.
• Gaining excess weight during pregnancy is normal, however rapid and fast weight gain may increase the risk of gestational diabetes.

Factors that increase your risk of gestational diabetes:


• Being overweight or obese.
• Lack of physical activity.
• Have previously "pre-diabetes" or gestational diabetes.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome.
• A family member has diabetes.
• Had baby weighing more than 4 kg was born before.

Complications for a baby born to a mother with gestational diabetes:

• Early birth.
• Breathing difficulties.
• Weight gain at birth, sometimes requiring a cesarean delivery.
• Low blood sugar.

The screening is usually done during the second trimester of pregnancy (between the 24-28 week) of pregnancy. In the case of a pregnant woman is overweight or obese and has a first-degree relative with diabetes, the examination may be carried out at the first pregnancy visit.

Treatment:


• Lifestyle change by encouraging women to eat healthy foods and stay physically active
• Monitor blood sugar.
• In some cases through medications.

Prevention of gestational diabetes:


• Losing excess weight before planning pregnancy.
• Exercising, such as walking, for at least 30 minutes at least 3-4 times a week.
• Eat healthy foods rich in vegetables and fruits,high-fiber, low-fat foods.