Can I control my gestational diabetes by eating a healthy diet and staying active?
Yes, most women with gestational diabetes can control their blood sugar with the diabetes meal plan and exercise. It is also important to be careful about your weight gain during pregnancy. Work with your doctor or midwife to come up with a plan that works for you. If I need medicine, can I take a pill or do I need a shot? For many women, a pill might be all that is needed to control blood sugar. Some women will need to start insulin. Talk to your doctor or midwife about a treatment plan for you. How often do I need to check my blood sugar? Some women will need to check their blood sugar several times a day. This is usually done in the morning before breakfast and after each meal. Talk to your doctor or midwife about when you need to check yours. How soon do I need to be tested for type 2 diabetes after my delivery? How often do I need to be tested? Research can’t tell us exactly when and how often you need to be tested. The important thing is that you test regularly. Having gestationa
