Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, resulting in high blood sugar levels that can pose dangers for mom and baby.
The National Diabetes Clearinghouse offers suggestions about possible treatments for gestational diabetes:
- Get regular exercise, such as swimming or walking.
- Keep desserts and sweets to a minimum.
- Control portion sizes, focusing on three small meals and several snacks.
- Limit carbohydrate intake.
- Increase fiber with whole-grain foods, vegetables and fruits.
- Take insulin to manage blood glucose, if necessary.
Health Tip: When a Loved One Has Diabetes
When a friend or family member is diagnosed with diabetes, you may be unsure of how you can help.
The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions:
- Learn everything you can about diabetes, including what it is and how it's treated.
- There are different types of diabetes with different treatment requirements, so it helps to learn the specifics about your loved one's condition.
- Talk to your loved one about what he or she needs from you, and what's needed to cope emotionally.
- When your loved one asks for help, follow through.
- If your loved on needs professional assistance -- with diabetes or a related issue -- help the person get it.
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