High blood sugar is on the high side? Expectant mothers can adjust it like this

In the obstetrics department of the hospital, we can often see expectant mothers being diagnosed with high blood sugar during pregnancy. What's going on? How should we deal with it?

Causes of high blood sugar in pregnant women

First of all, inpregnantDuring this period, due to the special hormone levels of expectant mothers, they are at risk of high blood sugar.pregnantDuring this period, due to the effect of hormone levels, the insulin secretion of the expectant mother will decrease, and the blood sugar of the pregnant mother will be easy to rise.

Secondly, less exercise and less sugar consumption during pregnancy are also a major cause of high blood sugar during pregnancy. If the expectant mother has a large weight base or gains weight rapidly during pregnancy, it will also increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes.

Again, a very important point is actually related to the unreasonable diet of expectant mothers. The current standard of living is not like the past, in terms of diet, the family can basically meet the dietary needs of pregnant women, expectant mothers can eat whatever they want, and excessive food intake with high sugar and fat content will cause high blood sugar levels during pregnancy.

There are also some expectant mothers, the reason why the blood sugar level is high during pregnancy is related to the family genetic history and high gestational age.

How to control blood sugar during pregnancy?

1. Exercise reasonably

Many expectant mothers lie directly on the sofa or bed to rest after a meal, and this is not recommended. I hope that everyone can do a little activity after the meal, which can consume a certain amount of blood sugar. In addition to lowering blood sugar, it can also improve digestion and exercise.

2. Control your diet and eat smaller, more frequent meals

Expectant mothers with high blood sugar levels who want to lower their blood sugar need to control their diet well and pay attention to eating small and frequent meals.

Once you find that your blood sugar level is high, you should especially control the intake of high-sugar foods.It should be noted that many fruits are also high in sugar, so it is recommended that you choose tomatoes, cucumbers and other fruits and vegetables with low sugar content. It is best to put it between meals, such as to feel full, which can better control blood sugar.

There are also some more delicate foods, such as steamed buns, rice, etc., which are high in carbohydrates, and excessive intake will directly lead to an increase in blood sugar. Therefore, expectant mothers with high blood sugar are advised to eat multigrain rice to control their blood sugar.

3. Control your weight

Especially in the third trimester, everyone must control their weight. If you gain too much weight, it is easy to become obese during pregnancy, which can lead to excessive blood sugar. Under normal circumstances, if the expectant mother's weight gains too fast, the doctor will tell you the appropriate control method, and you can obediently follow the doctor's guidance~