Question

A woman in her 28th week of pregnancy develops gestational diabetes mellitus and has persistent elevated blood glucose when using the diet plan. What medications are appropriate?

Answer 1

Controlled food habit and exercise

Step-by-step explanation:

For correcting the side-effects of higher sugar level in a pregnant woman on the child or the woman itself, following measures can be taken

• It is to be kept in mind that there is no definite rule to solve this problem. However, healthy food habits can help us in correcting these problems. High fiber food with low fat and carbohydrates must be taken. There must be higher intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains

• Exercise must be done by a woman before, during and after pregnancy. Moderate walking for 30 minutes will be enough.