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Treating Gestational Diabetes
You will need to begin treatment quickly if you’ve been diagnosed with gestational diabetes to minimize risks of hurting you and your baby. Treatment aims to reduce blood glucose levels to normal levels equal to pregnant women without gestational diabetes.
Treatment for gestational diabetes will always include a special meal plan and scheduled physical activity recommended by your doctor. Depending on your sugar level, treatment may include daily blood glucose testing and injections of insulin. You will stay in touch with you doctor and health care staff so that treatment of your gestational diabetes is successfully managed and changes to your treatment are made as needed.
Treatment for gestational diabetes will help lower the risk of needing a cesarean section at birth due to having a large baby. Sticking with your treatment will give you a healthy pregnancy and birth, including a healthy future for your baby.