Gestational diabetes is diagnosed when there is no diabetes before pregnancy and fasting blood sugar of 6.1 mmol/L during pregnancy. The blood sugar can be brought down by general treatment and medication.
If there is no diabetes before pregnancy and fasting blood glucose ≥5.1mmol/L or 1-hour blood glucose ≥10mmol/L and 2-hour blood glucose ≥8.5mmol/L after 75g of oral glucose during pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus can be diagnosed when one of the above is achieved.
1. General treatment: Pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus should receive dietary treatment to avoid excessive intake of high-calorie foods and to eat fewer foods with high glycemic index. Generally, after dietary treatment, blood glucose can be maintained in the normal range. During this period, you can choose to perform low-moderate intensity exercise half an hour after meals to reduce basal insulin resistance.
2. Medication: If the blood glucose does not reach the standard through lifestyle intervention, medication should be given, and the commonly used medications are Mentholatum insulin, Dieter’s insulin and so on.
Those with fasting blood glucose of 6.1mmol/L during pregnancy should go to regular hospitals and cooperate with doctors for relevant treatment. If you suffer from gestational diabetes, there is no need to worry too much. Generally, through effective control of blood sugar, more pregnant women and newborns can be restored to health. Patients with abnormal blood glucose in pregnancy need to go to the hospital for consultation and standardized treatment under the guidance and advice of specialists.