Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects approximately one in six pregnancies, causing a significant burden on maternal and infant health. Lifestyle interventions are first-line therapies to manage blood glucose levels (BGLs) and prevent future cardiometabolic complications. However, women with GDM experience considerable barriers to lifestyle interventions; thus, the aim of this study was to determine how women with GDM manage their condition and to identify the primary supports and barriers to lifestyle intervention participation. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey of women in Australia with a history of GDM was conducted. Questions included participant demographics, strategies used to manage BGLs, physical activity and dietary habits, and barriers and supports to lifestyle interventions. Results: A total of 665 individuals consented and responded to the advertisement, of which 564 were eligible and provided partial or complete responses to the survey questions.
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A healthy diet, staying active and other healthier lifestyle choices can often help control blood sugar levels and manage gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes: 5 lifestyle tips to control blood sugar during pregnancy | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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Keeping blood sugar levels in check will help you and your unborn baby healthy
Here s what you can do to manage blood sugar levels to help you ensure a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
New Delhi: If you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes or are at risk of developing the condition, making healthier lifestyle changes can help you manage or avoid it. Basically, gestational diabetes occurs when a woman cannot produce enough insulin during pregnancy, resulting in high blood sugar. This can lead to a range of complications. However, medication along with a healthy diet, staying active and other healthier lifestyle choices can help manage