{"id":1128,"date":"2018-04-27T09:47:24","date_gmt":"2018-04-27T09:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1128"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:35:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:05:10","slug":"how-to-control-blood-sugar-levels-during-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-control-blood-sugar-levels-during-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Control Blood Sugar Levels During Pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-control-blood-sugar-levels-during-pregnancy\/#Risk_Factors\" title=\"Risk Factors:\">Risk Factors:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-control-blood-sugar-levels-during-pregnancy\/#Should_you_be_worried\" title=\"Should you be worried?\">Should you be worried?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-control-blood-sugar-levels-during-pregnancy\/#How_to_maintain_blood_sugar_levels_During_Pregnancy\" title=\"How to maintain blood sugar levels During Pregnancy?\">How to maintain blood sugar levels During Pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-control-blood-sugar-levels-during-pregnancy\/#Foods_that_naturally_help_maintain_blood_sugar_levels\" title=\"Foods that naturally help maintain blood sugar levels:\">Foods that naturally help maintain blood sugar levels:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood sugar levels during pregnancy could indicate that you have gestational diabetes. This occurs due to hormonal changes in the body that take place during pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1128\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Factors\"><\/span><b>Risk Factors:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A family history<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The woman is over 30<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of stillborn babies in the past<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_be_worried\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you be worried?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sugar levels usually return to normal after the baby is born. But proper diabetes management and diabetes care can help prevent complications during labour and even avoid the risk of acquiring <\/span><b>Type 2 Diabetes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at a later stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7867 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_695574844.jpg\" alt=\"sugar levels during pregnancy\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_695574844.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_695574844-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_695574844-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_maintain_blood_sugar_levels_During_Pregnancy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to maintain blood sugar levels During Pregnancy?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan your meal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Consult your dietitian to specify your meal plan that can help control your sugar levels. This is important because pregnant mothers tend to eat more to fulfil their body\u2019s needs, which is important. But you end up eating things that might not be good for your system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid too much sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: True, the cravings are there. But it is advisable to avoid too many sugary foods and drinks. Food that contains simple sugars can increase blood sugar levels, which could ignite gestational diabetes or make it worse if you already are diagnosed with it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the Carbs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Another diabetes care tip to avoid fluctuating blood sugar levels, is to limit the intake of carbohydrates and replace it with high fibre foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay hydrated<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A lot of expecting mothers end up not fulfilling their daily water levels. It is important to stay hydrated at all times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test for Ketones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Test urine for ketones. Ketones are when your body is burning fat for energy. It is important to get this done, as and when recommended as it can be dangerous for the baby.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_1169847550.jpg\" alt=\"dark chocolate\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_1169847550.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_1169847550-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_1169847550-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_that_naturally_help_maintain_blood_sugar_levels\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that naturally help maintain blood sugar levels:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Cider Vinegar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ACV helps regulate blood sugar levels and improves insulin sensitivity and therefore is a hit in the diabetes management sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: They are a great source of natural fat and help lower the release of glucose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: They are a great source of good fat and can be incorporated into your diet. They help reduce postprandial levels as they lower the rate at which blood glucose is released into the bloodstream.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark Chocolate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Yes, it is known to lower sugar levels, but this does not imply that you have a lot of it. Since chocolate contains caffeine, therefore, caffeine intake should be limited to 200mg a day for pregnant women.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-are-the-important-benefits-of-tulsi-for-diabetes-patients\/\">Read More: <em>Important Benefits of Tulsi for Diabetes Patients<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, insulin may be required. 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