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Diabetes: 20 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Diabetics

  By Trina Remedios  posted Feb 2nd 2013 at 8:00AM IN | Avg Rating
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Diabetes: Lifestyle Tip for Diabetics #19

What is Gestational Diabetes?


Dr. Vandana Chaddha, Consultant at the Centre for Fetal and Genetic Medicine with Moolchand Women’s Hospital in New Delhi explains what Gestational Diabetes is. “Gestational diabetes (GD) is a medical condition in which a woman with no prior medical history of diabetes is diagnosed with high level of blood glucose during the stage of pregnancy. Gestational diabetes causes implication for both mother and her baby. GD develops during pregnancy and may continue even after the baby’s birth.”

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  • Test your glucose levels regularly
  • Eat right, especially at restaurants
  • Ensure friends and work colleagues know the danger signs
  • Always tell someone your plans for the day
  • Choose whole grains and cereals
  • Fruits are not a taboo for diabetics
  • There is no special diabetic diet
  • Never go on a carbohydrate free diet
  • Include MUFA and PUFA in the diet
  • Eat a well balanced diet at all times
  • Watch your weight
  • Exercise regularly
  • People with diabetes should exercise regularly for better blood sugar control
  • Is it okay for Diabetics to Consume Alcohol?
  • Diabetes Reversal
  • Importance of Dental Care for Diabetics
  • Diabetes and foot care
  • Steps to Healthy Feet
  • What is Gestational Diabetes?
  • How to treat Gestational Diabetes?

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