{"id":631,"date":"2022-03-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-05T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evepacifichealth.com\/?p=631"},"modified":"2022-03-05T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-05T17:00:00","slug":"prevent-gestational-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evepacifichealth.com\/prevent-gestational-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Helps Prevent Gestational Diabetes, Experts Say"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Has your doctor warned you that you are susceptible to gestational diabetes? If so, there are ideal exercises to help prevent gestational diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy. This condition occurs due to hormonal changes, insulin resistance, and increased demands on the body during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes can also result in low blood sugar levels, especially in women on diabetes medication or who don’t consume enough food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gestational diabetes can be diagnosed when the mother’s blood sugar levels are abnormally high before consuming a sugary beverage (fasted blood sugar level greater than 5.1mmol) or abnormally high two hours after consuming the beverage (blood sugar level more than 8.5mmol). It is detected between 24 and 28 weeks<\/a> of gestation. It is challenging to prevent it, but a pregnant woman can take certain steps to minimize her risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exercises help prevent gestational diabetes before and during pregnancy by raising the body’s insulin production. Exercises increase the amount of energy expended during and after exercise, which contributes to the reduction of blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Exercises To Prevent Gestational Diabetes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exercises may require minor modifications to make them safe and effective for you, based on your pregnancy stage and the symptoms of pregnancy you are experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the CDC<\/a>, about 50% of women with gestational diabetes go on to develop type 2 diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aerobic Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Walking:<\/strong> It has low aerobic impact, is safe, and is beneficial to cardiovascular health. It does not demand any specialized equipment or dedicated workout<\/a> time.<\/li>
  2. Swimming: <\/strong>Your heart will continue to beat as you move through the water with your entire body. Your fitness level and the duration of your swim affect how efficiently your body uses oxygen, which is the primary benefit of preventing gestation diabetes.<\/li>
  3. Stationary Cycling:<\/strong> Stationary cycling exercise is an effective and efficient method of preventing gestational diabetes. Additionally, it burns body fat and strengthens your lungs, heart, and muscles. In comparison to other forms of cardio equipment, stationary cycling has gentle pressure on joints. It provides an excellent low-intensity aerobic workout.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Strength Training Exercises <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • Use light weights and maintain a high repetition count of around 8-15.<\/li>
    • Take appropriate rest breaks.<\/li>
    • Maintain an even breathing pattern throughout the exercises. Exhale as you push or pull the weight and inhale as you relax.<\/li>
    • Helps to ascertain proper posture.<\/li>
    • Don’t forget to perform pelvic floor exercises such as Kegels, which involve contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Flexibility Exercises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      • Pilates And Yoga:<\/strong> These exercises can assist in stretching and strengthening muscles while also concentrating on the abdominal muscles. These exercises emphasize proper breathing techniques and relaxation, both of which are beneficial in gestation diabetes prevention.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Here is an awesome video that provides the Best Exercises to Prevent Gestational Diabetes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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