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Understanding Gestational Diabetes: Table of Contents

Information about diet, exercise, measurement of blood sugar levels, and general medical and obstetric care of women with Gestational Diabetes.

1. INTRODUCTION
   • What is gestational diabetes and what causes it?
   • Who is at risk for developing gestational diabetes and how is it detected?
   • What can be done to reduce problems associated with gestational diabetes?
   • How does gestational diabetes differ from other types of diabetes?
   • How does gestational diabetes affect pregnancy and will it hurt my baby?
2. GLUCOSE MONITORING
   • What is self blood glucose monitoring?
   • How often and when should I test?
   • Are there any other tests I should know about?
   • When do I test for ketones?
   • Will my baby be healthy?
   • Should I expect my baby to have any problems?
   • How should I record my test results?
   • How do I test for ketones?
   • Is it necessary to take insulin?
   • Does gestational diabetes affect labor and delivery?
   • Will I develop diabetes in the future?
3. DIET & WEIGHT GAIN
   • Why is a special diet recommended?
   • How should I eat during my pregnancy?
   • How do I plan meals?
   • Is breast-feeding recommended?
   • How much weight should I gain?
   • What food patterns help keep blood sugar levels normal?
   • What can be done to slow weight gain during pregnancy?
4. EXERCISE
   • Should I exercise?
   • What happens if diet and exercise fail to control my blood sugars?
   • Can my blood sugar level go too low, and if so, what can I do?
5. GLOSSARY

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