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Treatment of Gestational Diabetes!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 19 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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Treatment of Gestational diabetes

Homeopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Gestational diabetes
Psychotherapy Treatment of Gestational diabetes
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes
Surgical Treatment of Gestational diabetes
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Gestational diabetes
Other Treatment of Gestational diabetes
What is Gestational diabetes
Symptoms of Gestational diabetes
Causes of Gestational diabetes
Risk factors of Gestational diabetes
Complications of Gestational diabetes
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Gestational diabetes
Precautions & Prevention of Gestational diabetes
Treatment of Gestational diabetes

Homeopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes

Homeopathy treatment work on pancreas and triggers the body’s ability to naturally regulate and synthesize blood sugar. It can regulate glucose metabolism while resolving metabolic disturbances that leads to diabetes. Some of the homeopathic remedies for gestational diabetes are:

Phos
Syzygium
Murex
Zinc
Podo

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes

In the allopathic Treatment of Gestational diabetes, you may need insulin injections to lower your blood sugar. An oral blood sugar control medication, such as glyburide may also be prescribed.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Gestational diabetes

Eat foods high in fiber and low in fat and calories.
Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains

What is Gestational diabetes?

Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy. It is a condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. In gestational diabetes, blood sugar usually returns to normal soon after delivery.

Symptoms of Gestational diabetes

It doesn’t cause noticeable signs or symptoms.

Causes of Gestational diabetes

Doctors don’t yet know exactly why some women develop gestational diabetes.

Risk factors of Gestational diabetes

Family or personal health history
Women older than age 25
Overweight
Nonwhite race
 

Complications of Gestational diabetes

Excessive birth weight
Early (preterm) birth and respiratory distress syndrome
Low blood sugar
Jaundice
Type 2 diabetes later in life 

Diagnosis of Gestational diabetes

Diagnosis of Gestational diabetes involves the following tests:

Test for diabetes at your first prenatal visit
Screening test for gestational diabetes between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy
Tests to monitor your baby’s well-being include Nonstress test, Biophysical profile (BPP) and Fetal movement counting.
Blood sugar testing after you give birth

Precautions & Prevention of Gestational diabetes

Eat foods high in fiber and low in fat and calories.
Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Lose excess pounds before pregnancy
Exercising before and during pregnancy

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