Gestational diabetes is one of the most common complications during pregnancy. Abnormal blood sugar levels during pregnancy. If left unchecked, it may lead to premature birth, miscarriage and intrauterine stillbirth, as well as amniotic fluid. It increases the risk of macrosomia, so active control of blood sugar levels is crucial. However, many patients with gestational diabetes go into the misunderstanding of blood sugar control, which affects the health of the fetus.

What are the common misconceptions about gestational diabetes?

1. Reduce blood sugar by controlling staple food

Many gestational diabetes patients control staple food To lower blood sugar, but this will lead to insufficient energy intake in the body, can not meet the metabolic needs, can only decompose the protein and fat in the body, easily lead to ketoacidosis and malnutrition, and then affect the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, a reasonable diet should be used to ensure a balanced nutrition. Total calorie intake should be strictly controlled, and high-fat and high-sugar foods should be strictly controlled; staple foods should not be completely rejected. The carbohydrates contained in staple foods can maintain the normal development of the fetal brain. Oatmeal and quinoa are used as staple foods, and the daily staple food intake is guaranteed to reach 200-250 grams.

2. Controlling diabetes will lead to nutritional deficiencies in mother and child

Some patients with gestational diabetes believe that , The treatment of diabetes is to eat less, so you will worry about affecting the health of the fetus, resulting in the lack of nutrition for the fetus. In fact, this is a misunderstanding, ensuring that a balanced and sufficient nutritional intake every day can meet the nutritional needs of mother and child. It is impossible to control blood sugar by eating less. The scientific method is to control the total calorie intake under the premise of ensuring balanced nutrition.

3. No need to control diet after insulin treatment

Patients with gestational diabetes need to take insulin therapy, but these drugs can only maintain blood sugar stability, and must be based on a fixed diet, and insulin doses can be adjusted through dietary patterns , Without diet control, blood sugar will fluctuate too much, which will lead to unexpected harm.

4. No need to limit salty and sugar-free foods

Whether salty cookies Or bread is made of food, which can be converted into glucose after entering the body, thereby raising blood sugar levels. Now sugar-free foods are launched on the market, which do not contain sucrose, and are sweetened by sweeteners. However, the basic raw materials are still grains and milk powder, which also generate calories, so the intake of such foods needs to be limited.

5. Eat whole grains every day to control blood sugar

It is undeniable that dietary fiber can delay the absorption of glucose by the body and prevent the postprandial blood sugar level from rising. Dietary fiber is mainly obtained from whole grains. However, eating whole grains for a long time can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, affect the absorption of vitamins and trace elements, and easily lead to malnutrition. Therefore, the thickness should be matched.

Message from the doctor

Gestational diabetes patients not only provide nutrition for themselves, but also need to provide nutrition for fetal growth and development, so nutrition must be guaranteed balanced. Get carbohydrates from whole grains, vegetables, and legumes; choose foods with a lower glycemic index; eat more whole grains and vegetables with dietary fiber to keep blood sugar stable.

From skinless poultry, low-fat or non-fat dairy and lean meat, Get high-quality protein from eggs; drink plenty of water and avoid fruit juice concentrates and beverages. At the same time, moderate exercise should be maintained, such as yoga and walking for pregnant women; if blood sugar cannot be controlled through life intervention, insulin treatment is required under the guidance of a doctor.

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