Journal of Eco-friendly Agriculture
Year : 2016, Volume : 11, Issue : 2
First page : ( 180) Last page : ( 185)
Print ISSN : 2229-628X. Online ISSN : 2582-2683.

Gestation diabetes, risk factors, complications and its management

Kaur Khushpreet*, Kochhar Anita

Deptt. of Food and Nutrition, College of Home Science, PAU, Ludhiana

*E-mail: khush.18sr@gmail.com

Online published on 30 November, 2019.

Abstract

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally and the total number of people with this condition is projected to rise from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million in 2030. The reports indicate that worldwide prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus range from 0.6 to 13.7%. The prevalence in India varies from 3 to 15 per cent. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects women during pregnancy. Pregnant women who were not diabetic before but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes (GD). All patients with gestational diabetes are at significant risk for fetal macrosomia. Gestational diabetes has serious, long-term consequences for both baby and mother. Women at high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus may be able to prevent it with lifestyle management during pregnancy. Nutrition counseling is effective in improving blood profile as well as nutrition and disease related knowledge of subjects by increasing intake of balance diet, antioxidants and physical activity.

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Keywords

Gestational diabetes, overweight, macrosomia, antioxidants, physical exercise.

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