The New Phenomenal Gestational Diabetes Cookbook: Essential Guide With Healthy Recipes

By Christine Louise

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can start when you're pregnant. It usually develops around 24 to 32 weeks of pregnancy and typically goes away soon after you have your baby. It can happen before or after this, too. If your gestational diabetes doesn't disappear, this is considered type 2 diabetes. During pregnancy, your baby and the placenta make hormones that stop your insulin from working as well as it should. Insulin is a hormone that keeps your blood glucose (sugar) where it should be. Gestational diabetes occurs when your body can't produce enough extra insulin to make up for this, so your blood sugar level gets too high. The condition affects an estimated 2% to 10% of pregnancies in the United States. If you've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, your doctor will recommend that you adjust your diet. You'll likely meet with a dietitian who can help you make changes that fit your personal needs. Fortunately, you'll still be able to eat a lot of the foods you love in moderation, and you'll probably learn some good eating habits along the way, too. Many women are able to treat their gestational diabetes by following a meal plan. In fact, this is the first treatment your doctor will recommend to keep your glucose levels under control. Around 15% of women with gestational diabetes will end up needing to take insulin because their body isn't making enough to cover both their and their baby's needs. Talk to your endocrinologist about your glucose levels and how they need to be treated to avoid putting your and your baby's health at risk.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CGC7DQ6L
• ISBN13: 9798858533184
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"