I am pre diabetic because usually my fasting blood sugar ranges from 90-115.
I am thin and tall.21 yrs old, female. My mom has diabetes, so my chances of getting diabetes is high.
If I keep doing exercises and not eat heaps of sweets, will I be able to have a normal blood sugar level without being pre diabetic again?
Is there a risk for a pre diabetic person to develop diabetes when pregnant?
Ginger
March 10, 2010 at 10:09 pm
If you are already thin you are doing what you can by exercising and eating right. Some people have a genetic disposition to DMl or II. Keep checking with your doctor to evaluate your condition. You would have a very high risk of gestational DM2.
rustoria617
March 10, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Focus your attention on a low glycemic index diet. Google for it. Healthiest way to eat there is, and essential for diabetics.
Since you’re already thin and exercise, not much else you can do there. If you’re gonna get diabetes, well, you’re just gonna get it.
Check your blood sugar maybe once a month, fasting, and 2 hours after eating a meal with some sugar in it. Should be <90 and <140.
Higher than that, see your doctor.
Pregnancy often causes blood sugar problems.
Miz Lamb
March 10, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Yes, there is a higher risk to develop gestational diabetes if your glucose levels are even a bit elevated and if Mom had it too is an increased risk.
It is NOT the heaps of sweets that does it!! It is the total Carbohydrate level in all foods that does it. Limit root veggies, milk products, dried bean products, cereals and grains and most soft sweet fruits.
Honey, I was always on the thin side of life, very active, and got diabetes as an old lady. My mom also had diabetes as an older lady. (Personal opinion – Menopause does it!)
Just get blood draws annually to make sure you are staying in the correct levels. Eat lower carb food plan, and stay very active physically.
mjblonde70
March 11, 2010 at 12:04 am
Normal glucose is 100 or less so you are not too far off the mark. You can keep it under control and not need any meds by dieting and exercising regularily. The diet you need should be low in simple sugars and carbohydrates (whites). It is ok to eat complex carbohydrates like whole wheat bread and pasta, brown rice and yams but do avoid white bread, regular pasta and sweets. Stay within your weight guidelines and you should be able to be diabetes free for a long time.
Anyone can develop gestational diabetes when pregnant but typically you go back to where you were after pregnancy.