What you
need to know if you pregnant and suffering from diabetes GDM
Diabetes has
three types, the "type 1 diabetes" which is the least common type but
predominantly diagnosed among kids and teens, the "type diabetes"
which is the most common to all ages and the "gestational diabetes"
which are common for women once they get pregnant. It can be said that among
these three types of diabetes, "gestational diabetes" is the easiest
to deal with because it usually ends once the woman gives birth. However, this
is not always the case because there are also those that continue to suffer
from the disease that can lead to "type 2 diabetes" if not monitored
and given proper medical attention immediately.
Although
almost pregnant women are expected to suffer from gestational diabetes at one
point during their pregnancy, there are also those who suffer from it even
before they conceive. In this scenario, dealing with diabetes can be harder and
much more complicated. But now, with the help of modern technology and advances
in the field of medical research, pregnancy for women who are diabetics is
fairly easier and lesser risk when it comes to the overall health of the baby
and the mother as well.
First things
first
For women
who are diagnosed with diabetes, getting pregnant should be an utmost decision
to make. This is because it will greatly determine not just the baby's health
but the woman's overall health condition as well. For women who are planning to
get pregnant despite suffering from diabetes, the major consideration to ponder
on is the readiness of the woman's body. This is very important to ensure that
the woman can meet all the challenges and difficulties that goes with
pregnancy.
To know if
the woman's body is ready for pregnancy despite diabetes, she should undergo a
thorough physical examination administered by a licensed physician. This is
very important because the physician can tell if the body is ready for the
demands of pregnancy and labor and the possible complications that might occur
along the way.
Experts say
that pregnant women who have diabetes will most likely develop related
complications such as diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, kidney disease,
autonomic neuropathy or nerve damage to the internal organs, and cardiovascular
diseases.
Please always check with your diabetic health team before making any changes
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