Gestational Diabetes Treatments

Diet

• Eat a balanced diet .
• Eat plenty of vegetables , and fiber .
• Limit the amount of fat you eat. Avoid food high in sugar.
• Eat moderate portions of food at each meal.
• Eat a bedtime snack with protein and a starchy food.
• Do not gain more than the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy. Gaining too much weight can increase the risk of having:
  • A baby with a high birth-weight
  • A preterm birth
  • Cesarean delivery*¹
• Keep a record of your food intake. Share this with your doctor.

Exercise

Physical activity helps the body use glucose. The insulin you produce will be more effective. Ask your doctor about an exercise routine.

Blood Sugar Testing

Use a monitor to check your glucose levels. Show your doctor the results at prenatal visits.

Insulin

If you've made lifestyle changes and your glucose levels stay above normal, you may need to inject insulin each day.

Follow-up

After delivery, glucose levels usually return to normal. You will need a glucose tolerance test 6-8 weeks after delivery. Exercising, breastfeeding, and losing weight will help to reduce your chance of developing type 2 diabetes .