Gestational diabetes can cause a major disaster on the life of the pregnant mother and her unborn child, the death of the fetus, the increase in the rate of cesarean operation, as well as the birth of the fetus and the birth of the kidney, the birth of the newborn, the hypoglycemia of the blood, the growth of the blood is more likely to increase the blood of the blood.
Controlling sugar levels: If you have a plan to have a baby, you should prepare to control blood sugar levels three months before conception, for those taking insulin for diabetes, they need to change the type of insulin to control glucose levels, and also to prevent the birth defects of the child three months before conception.
Eye problems: Diabetics may experience an increased eye problem after conception. If you have more complications in your eyes, you should not get pregnant. If you have retinopathy, you should consult an ophthalmologist at least three stages after pregnancy to check for eye complications. In addition, three months after delivery, you should get an eye exam to know the condition of the retina.
Kidney problems: During pregnancy, diabetics may increase kidney complications, and diabetic patients may be exposed to excess albumin or meat, which may also lead to a decrease in their kidney filtration capacity, and therefore the condition of the kidneys should be checked.
Ancillary disease control: Many people with diabetes have high blood pressure problems. Before conception, blood pressure should be kept under control. All types of medicines are safe to control blood pressure. Those who have type one diabetes, they must check the thyroid status before conception. This hormone deficiency has a serious negative effect on the mother and the baby. It is important to get tested and get the necessary treatment.
Author: Specialist and Endocrinologist, CMH, Dhaka
