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Gestational Diabetes
A gestational diabetic diet is the same as one for type 11 diabetes but more carbohydrate is consumed at every meal and usually the kilojoules are higher.
Refer to the other articles on diabetes in distributing carbohyrdate, reading labels, exercising and maintaining health through the pregnancy.
It is important to realize tha the risk of later develping type11 diabetes is high. After the birth it is wise to maintain a healthy diet with exercise and to monitor weight and periodically blood sugars.
A dietitian can help in giving an appropriate diet that will insure the health of mother and baby. Much of what is suggested with gestational diabetes is preventative to ensure that the baby is born without complications or risks.
Seek the help of a dietitian to ensure a trouble free pregnancy when blood sugars are not normal. The Perth Diet Clinic can sell and instruct clients in the use of glucose monitor. Many doctors will recommend regular testing.
A good diabetic diet is a heathy diet that everyone would benefit from. Eat healthy to be healthy.
Added to site on : Friday, 3 September 2010