Increase in sugar in pregnancy is dangerous for the child

March23,Kathmandu.Do you know that if you have diabetes during pregnancy, then your child's risk of obesity increases by 52% in the future. This figure has come out in a study published in the scientific journal Public Library of Science (PLOS). At the same time, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, these children's risk of type-2 diabetes in the future increases by 40%.

Diabetes that occurs during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. Even if you were never diabetic before and your blood sugar level increased only during pregnancy, your child is now at a higher risk of this disease than other children.

Did your doctor tell you about diabetes during pregnancy? It is quite possible that he would have told you that it is normal for blood sugar levels or blood pressure to increase during pregnancy. It gradually becomes normal after delivery. He may not have told you that this condition can make your baby sick in the future.

14.7% of pregnant women have gestational diabetes

According to a report published in the National Library of Medicine, 14.7% of women in the world suffer from diabetes during pregnancy i.e. gestational diabetes.

Obesity in children due to gestational diabetes

According to Dr. Himani Sharma, due to the increase in the mother's blood sugar level, the child gets more sugar than required in the womb. Due to this, their body learns to store it even before birth. This directly affects the child's brain, metabolism and weight. This is the reason why in the future these children are more prone to obesity and other lifestyle diseases than other children.

Gestational diabetes increases the risk of type 2 diabetes in children

Due to gestational diabetes, the mother's blood sugar level is high. It also reaches the baby through the placenta, i.e. the tube that carries food to the baby in the womb. To process it, the baby's pancreas starts producing more insulin. This affects his metabolism and further increases the risk of type-2 diabetes.

How can the risk of type 2 diabetes be reduced in children of gestational diabetic mothers?

Dr. says that if the mother had gestational diabetes, then assume that the child has a much higher risk of obesity and type-2 diabetes in the future than other children. Therefore, the first responsibility of the mother is to teach her children such a diet, lifestyle and routine that increases their chances of staying healthy.

What to do to avoid gestational diabetes?

According to Dr. the main reason for gestational diabetes is hormonal changes during pregnancy. Therefore, it is difficult to avoid it, but if planning is started before conceiving, its risk can be reduced.

Dr. says that to detect pre-diabetes, insulin level should be measured. Actually, the body sometimes controls the blood sugar level by releasing more insulin. Therefore, the sugar level appears normal in the test, while the problem has already started.

To avoid this, do regular exercise. Include as many fruits and vegetables in your diet as possible. Do not eat anything fried. Sleep for 8 hours every day. Manage stress. Keep your weight under control. Keep doing physical labour during pregnancy. If the blood sugar level is constantly under control before pregnancy, then the risk of gestational diabetes is relatively reduced.

Some common questions and answers related to gestational diabetes

Why does gestational diabetes occur?

Due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, the body is unable to use insulin properly, which increases blood sugar. This problem is especially common in women who -

What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes?

Most women do not show any special symptoms, but in some cases these symptoms are seen-

How is gestational diabetes detected?

Between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy, the doctor does a blood sugar test of the mother. These tests are done in this-

What to do if you have gestational diabetes?

If someone has gestational diabetes then keep these things in mind –

Does gestational diabetes get cured after child birth?

Yes, in most cases the blood sugar level becomes normal after childbirth. However, about 50% of women have an increased risk of type-2 diabetes in the future. Therefore, a healthy diet and exercise are necessary even after childbirth.

Can normal delivery happen in gestational diabetes?

Yes, if the blood sugar level is under control at the time of delivery, then normal delivery can take place. If the blood sugar level is very high, the weight and size of the baby increases. Therefore, a C-section may be required.