{"id":41640,"date":"2021-09-22T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=41640"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:52:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:52:37","slug":"gestational-diabetes-diet-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/gestational-diabetes-diet-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know about gestational diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy is full of ups and downs for most women: excitement, maybe some nausea, some more excitement, heartburn, and so on. On top of the typical changes to your body, some women will have to juggle another type of health care challenge when they learn they have gestational diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gestational diabetes, sometimes called gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is more common than you may realize. Between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/maternal-infant-health\/pregnancy-diabetes\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6% and 9%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of pregnant women develop the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/type-1-vs-type-2-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike Type 1 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s not caused by too little insulin. It\u2019s due to a hormone from the placenta that prevents your body from using insulin the way it should. The good news: \u201cIt can be controlled,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/springfertility.com\/team\/dr-shefali-shastri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shefali Shastri<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, an OB-GYN and medical director of Spring Fertility in New York City. You can usually manage gestational diabetes with a combination of regular exercise and healthy eating and possibly some medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/diabetes-statistics\/\"><b>Diabetes statistics<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosing gestational diabetes\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most expectant mothers undergo screening tests between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/faqs\/gestational-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">week 24 and week 28<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of gestation. If you\u2019re high risk, your healthcare provider may test you sooner, per the recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two tests to diagnose gestational diabetes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood glucose challenge test: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You drink a sugary drink, wait one hour, then your obstetrician tests your blood sugar levels. Any results greater than 140 mg\/dL (7.8 mmol\/L) require the second test.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/diabetes\/overview\/what-is-diabetes\/gestational\/tests-diagnosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Oral glucose tolerance test<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First your fasting blood sugar is measured. Then, you drink another sugary drink. Blood sugar is measured hourly for three hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/glucose-tolerance-test\/about\/pac-20394296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two higher-than-normal measurements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will usually result in a gestational diabetes diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing gestational diabetes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gestational diabetes means that your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/normal-blood-glucose-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are higher than they should be during pregnancy. That can pose the following problems for mother and baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High blood pressure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Women with diabetes are<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pregnancy\/diabetes-gestational.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more likely to develop hypertension or high blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to the CDC. Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy complication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fetal macrosomia:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High blood sugar levels overfeed babies in utero, increasing the baby\u2019s size, which can cause problems during delivery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low blood sugar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If blood sugar levels aren\u2019t well controlled during pregnancy, babies may experience hypoglycemia right after delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Birth complications:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/md-journal\/fulltext\/2020\/04240\/associations_of_maternal_hyperglycemia_in_the.21.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that hyperglycemia during the second or third trimester can increase the risk of preterm birth or delivery by cesarean section (C-section).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, there\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/gestational-diabetes\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no surefire way to prevent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gestational diabetes, as the Mayo Clinic notes. Some factors can elevate your risk of developing gestational diabetes, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Family history:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have a first-degree relative\u2014a parent or sibling\u2014who has diabetes, you\u2019re at higher risk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marchofdimes.org\/complications\/gestational-diabetes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over 25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are at increased risk, compared with younger people, according to the March of Dimes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weight: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity and being overweight increases your risk. It\u2019s also higher if you\u2019re sedentary and not physically active, according to the March of Dimes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your health history: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have certain health conditions, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prediabetes-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prediabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-pcos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019re at greater risk for developing gestational diabetes. High blood pressure and heart disease may also increase your risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Race and ethnicity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Women who are Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian\/Pacific Islander tend to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pcd\/issues\/2012\/11_0249.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have a higher risk profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t change some of these risk factors, obviously. But you can make some positive changes to your lifestyle. Your best bet is to start out pregnancy as healthy as you can be. That includes taking a folic acid supplement, eating healthy, and incorporating regular exercise into your life, says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.christushealth.org\/childrens\/find-a-doctor\/deering-shad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shad Deering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, an OB-GYN and maternal fetal medicine specialist at the Children\u2019s Hospital of San Antonio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/reversing-prediabetes\/\"><b>How to reverse prediabetes with diet and treatments<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s part of a gestational diabetes diet?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important lifestyle changes you can make is altering your diet to incorporate low glycemic index foods that don\u2019t send blood sugar levels soaring. You\u2019ll want to consider both <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019re eating and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019re eating, says Dr. Deering. Portion size is an important factor in balancing your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to eat<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced gestational diabetes diet should include a variety of healthy foods. Here are some recommendations for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/what-should-you-eat-when-youre-on-a-gestational-diabetes-diet-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to eat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, according to the Cleveland Clinic:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean proteins, such as chicken, fish, and low-fat dairy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli, green beans, and salad greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex carbohydrates, such as sweet potatoes, brown rice, and whole wheat bread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy fats, such as olive oil, avocado, seeds, and nuts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to avoid<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main thing to avoid is added sugar. Think sweetened soft drinks, juices, processed foods, pasta, and baked goods like bread, cakes, cookies, and doughnuts. Typically, you\u2019ll want to keep your carbohydrate intake to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ruralprep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ACOG-Tech-Bullitin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33%-40%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your caloric intake, with 20% of the remaining calories going to protein and 40% to fat, according to a 2017 ACOG practice bulletin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEverything in moderation,\u201d Dr. Shastri says. \u201cBut I would say the majority of your plate should be covered in vegetables.\u201d A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptodate.com\/contents\/gestational-diabetes-mellitus-glycemic-control-and-maternal-prognosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meal plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might include three small-to-moderate meals per day, with two to four snacks, depending on your blood sugar levels and your weight gain pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still a little uncertain about how to approach eating healthy with gestational diabetes? A registered dietitian can also help you figure out how to get the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy and perhaps even help you create a meal plan to simplify the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise for gestational diabetes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle for anyone, but it\u2019s especially important for diabetes management. It can help keep your weight in check, which can help keep blood sugar levels under control. Exercise helps your body <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/gestational-diabetes\/how-to-treat-gestational-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use up extra glucose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without requiring additional insulin and can combat insulin resistance, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC recommends aiming for 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise five days a week, but you can break it up into chunks as you see fit. It doesn\u2019t have to be too complicated. \u201cWalking is great exercise, if you don\u2019t love going to the gym or anything else,\u201d Dr. Shastri says. If you prefer biking, or swimming, or dancing, it\u2019s fine to go with that. Just make sure to communicate with your healthcare team, since exercise can affect your blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other gestational diabetes treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with gestational diabetes often need to measure blood glucose levels throughout the day to make sure it remains in a healthy range. The ADA recommends the following targets:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before eating: 95 mg\/dL<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postprandial (one hour after eating): 140 mg\/dL<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two hours postprandial: 120 mg\/dL<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf your sugars aren\u2019t in control, regardless of what you\u2019re doing, we will start medication to get them down to where they need to be,\u201d Dr. Deering says. About 15% of pregnant women with gestational diabetes will need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/insulins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insulin injections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to manage the condition. The amount of insulin varies based on weight, blood sugar targets, and blood glucose measurements. It can be one to five injections per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/care.diabetesjournals.org\/content\/44\/Supplement_1\/S200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends insulin as a first-line treatment for gestational diabetes. Insulin is safe, effective, and it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ruralprep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ACOG-Tech-Bullitin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doesn\u2019t cross the placenta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Meaning, it doesn\u2019t reach your baby. Some physicians prescribe oral diabetic medications, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/glyburide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glyburide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does gestational diabetes go away after pregnancy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, gestational diabetes should go away after you deliver your baby. Yet, follow-up is critical. Your healthcare provider should test your blood glucose levels between four and 12 weeks postpartum to make sure they\u2019ve returned to normal, as ACOG recommends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have gestational diabetes during a pregnancy, you are more likely to develop gestational diabetes again during a future pregnancy, according to the Mayo Clinic. In fact, the ADA says your chances are two in three. \u201cIf you\u2019ve had it before, you\u2019re at higher risk,\u201d Dr. Deering says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are also more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes later in life. That\u2019s why ACOG also recommends that you be tested for diabetes every one to three years after giving birth. In the meantime, eating a healthy diet and breastfeeding your baby can also help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pregnancy is full of ups and downs for most women: excitement, maybe some nausea, some more excitement, heartburn, and so on. On top of the typical changes to your body, some women will have to juggle another type of health care challenge when they learn they have gestational diabetes. 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