Please share an interesting fact about dealing with gestational diabetes.

Ignore: If your Insulin demand decreases at end of pregnancy, it may just be a sign of a failing placenta.

Women: Women with diabetes in pregnancy are at greater risk of developing diabetes later in life.

Women: Women who develop gestational diabetes are more likely to develop diabetes after pregnancy.

Ignore: Exercise after a meal can REALLY help your blood sugars. Be sure to incorporate a walk after meals!

Ignore: Focus on having a healthy baby! good glucose control is CRITICAL for your baby's health!

Ignore: Daily exercise for 20 minutes after each meal, low carbohydrate diet, small portion every 3 hours.

Ignore: Do follow the prescribed diet. Do check sugars regularly. Do report all sugars to your provider.

Ignore: Stay fit after delivery. Keep checking for diabetes.

Ignore: During pregnancy the body gets insulin resistant. Exercise helps the body use insulin efficiently.

Ignore: Balanced nutrition, check your blood sugars, exercise, take your vitamins and see your doctor often.

Ignore: Women with a history of GDM have a 35-60 percent chance of developing diabetes in the next 10-20 yrs.

Ignore: Exercise is almost as important as diet in dealing with gestational or any form of diabetes.

Have: Have a diet high in green leafy vegetables and beans and go walking after meals.

Ignore: Moderate physical activity such as brisk walking 30-40 minutes daily will help control GDM.

Ignore: Screening for gestational diabetics is indicated at 24-48 weeks of pregnancy.

Ignore: Eat a handful of nuts daily. This will give you fiber, high quality protein and essential good fats.

Contrary: Contrary to conventional wisdom, eating more meat and chicken increases blood sugar and diabetes!