Pharmaceutical News and Articles

Health Tip: If You Were Diabetic While Pregnant

-- Many women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy will go on to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.

If you've had gestational diabetes, certain lifestyle changes may help lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions:

  • Maintain a healthy body weight. Being more than 20 percent over your ideal body weight can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. Losing even a few pounds can help reduce your risk.
  • Maintain a low-fat diet and keep portions small.
  • Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Maintain a regular exercise program, which can help your body burn more glucose without the need for extra insulin.

Latest Daily MedNews...

Daily MedNews Archive

2009: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov
2008: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec
2007: Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec

MedNotes
Advertisement

(web4)