Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, no more nightmares, it can be controlled by little alteration in diet and lifestyle of the mother
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction-Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as impaired glucose tolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy¹.Proper dietary management and little changes in patient’s lifestyle are very effective for reducing her plasma glucose level. Aims and objectives-Proper counselling of the patients and flexibility in lifestyle and diet is beneficial to decrease plasma glucose level in GDM patients. Materials and Methods-Total 54 GDM patients of age >18 years were taken. We had four counselling sessions with them at different intervals and discussed about their lifestyle and diet pattern. The patients were explained how we can effectively control their plasma glucose level with the little modification in their diet and routine activities. Results and conclusion-Results were very rewarding as patients could acquire lifestyle of their choice. All the 54 patients were normoglycemic in remaining antenatal period,38 patients were delivered normally and 16 patients underwent caesarean section due to various resions. Regular counselling of the patients regarding their disease and little alterations in diet and lifestyle, controlled the plasma glucose level much effectively.
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Vivek Saxena
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