Gestational Diabetes Diet Overview, Foods & More
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9. What Else Can I Do?
Frequent blood sugar checks are necessary to monitor gestational diabetes. Moderate exercise like brisk walks can help the body become more sensitive to insulin and lower blood sugar.1‘Gestational Diabetes.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30 May 2019, www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/gestational.html
Typically, a person with gestational diabetes won’t need to inject insulin. Diet and exercise alone may be enough to control blood sugar. If blood sugar levels are still high, a doctor may recommend medication.2NHS Choices, NHS, www.nhs.uk/conditions/gestational-diabetes/treatment/. Some doctors suggest metformin, while some believe that insulin is a better choice during pregnancy.
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