{"id":59880,"date":"2018-10-31T14:50:10","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T14:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lmcca.wpengine.com\/?p=59880"},"modified":"2018-11-05T12:09:29","modified_gmt":"2018-11-05T12:09:29","slug":"diabetes-awareness-month-2018-gestational-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/zh_hk\/lmc-blog\/diabetes-awareness-month-2018-gestational-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 \u5e74\u7cd6\u5c3f\u75c5\u5ba3\u50b3\u6708 - \u598a\u5a20\u7cd6\u5c3f\u75c5"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This year\u2019s Diabetes Month is focused on promoting long-term health after gestational diabetes. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Gestational diabetes is a condition that can develop during pregnancy in women who did not have diabetes or high blood sugar before they were pregnant. During pregnancy, the placenta produces hormones that interfere with the body\u2019s ability to properly use insulin leading to high blood sugar. This is called insulin resistance. Our body needs insulin to keep our blood sugar levels normal, and when the body cannot properly use insulin or we cannot produce enough of it, blood sugar levels rise. <\/span><\/h3>\n

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Between 3 and 20 percent of pregnant women will develop gestational diabetes. If gestational diabetes is properly controlled, it is expected that the baby will be born healthy. If not controlled, the baby could grow larger, increasing the risk of complications during childbirth. The baby may also be at higher risk of having low blood sugar immediately after birth. Your doctor and diabetes educator\u2019s advice will help you to appropriately manage blood sugars during pregnancy. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Gestational diabetes usually goes away right after childbirth, but there is still a greater chance the mother will develop diabetes later in life. The child from that pregnancy is also at future risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Here are 3 important steps to help you and your child stay healthy if you had gestational diabetes:<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    Get tested for type 2 diabetes within 6 weeks to 6 months after your baby is born. If the test is normal, get tested every 3 years or before planning another pregnancy.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Talk to your doctor if you plan to become pregnant again in the future.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Tell your child\u2019s doctor if you had gestational diabetes.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Additional good news: a lot can be done to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes! For example:<\/span><\/h3>\n

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      Maintain a healthy diet<\/b> by balancing your plate and choosing low glycemic index foods (ex: whole grains, legumes) spread over 3 meals, and snacks if needed. Ask your doctor to refer you to a registered dietitian to learn about healthy eating. Check out our recipes below for ideas of low glycemic index snacks!<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Mix together 1 cup of canned black beans (rinsed well), \u00bd cup canned corn (rinsed well), 2 dozen sliced cherry tomatoes, and \u00bd diced ripe avocado with 1 tbsp olive oil, squeeze of lime & salt\/pepper to taste. <\/span><\/h3>\n

      Makes enough for 3 snacks \u2013 serve with 8-10 whole grain tortilla chips.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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      Rinse 1 can of chickpeas well and pat dry. Roast for 30-40 minutes on baking sheet at 400\u00ba. Toss with \u00bd tbsp olive oil and \u00bd tsp each of cumin, chilli powder and \u00bc tsp of cayenne, OR use \u00bd tbsp honey, \u00bd tsp cinnamon & \u00bc tsp nutmeg.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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