Every diabetic pregnant woman should check her blood glucose daily to reduce the risk of the baby undergoing malformations during pregnancy and not developing type 2 diabetes in the future.
Treatment for diabetes in pregnancy
Treatment for diabetes in pregnancy must be very strict, so it is important that women know how to check their blood sugar daily and know what they can and cannot eat to avoid hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, which can have negative consequences for her and the baby. The endocrinologist will be able to personally clarify all doubts regarding the treatment of diabetes during pregnancy and the prevention of complications.
During pregnancy the diabetic woman should be seen by the doctor every 15 days, perform the insulin test 4 times a day, perform the glycemic curve exam every month and the fundus exam every 3 months, in addition to ultrasounds normal pregnancy. By strictly following the treatment of diabetes, the woman will have a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy and the chances of the baby developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood will be much less.
Childbirth of diabetic pregnant woman
When deciding whether the delivery will be normal or cesarean, the ideal is to listen to the opinion of the obstetrician. He can indicate the cesarean section to avoid the baby's suffering, but if the pregnancy went well and the woman wants, she can have a normal delivery. Always pay attention to the risk of sudden death in fetuses of diabetic mothers close to 9 months. From 8 months of gestation, weekly prenatal consultations are ideal.
Babies born to diabetic women, at birth, may go to the Neonatal ICU for at least 6 to 12 hours, as they may develop hypoglycemia and need to be monitored by doctors.
To prevent any problem related to diabetes it is recommended that care be taken even before becoming pregnant. Ideally, diabetic women should have strict control over their blood glucose about 6 months before they start to get pregnant. So the doctor can also investigate if there is any complication of diabetes such as retinopathy and kidney changes, which must be treated before pregnancy.
