Diabetes in Pregnancy - Freedom from Diabetes Relation Between Diabetes in Pregnancy High blood glucose is always bad for health, and especially so if you are pregnant. Often, diabetics aren’t even aware they have the condition until they ‘happen’ to take a routine check-up. Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy what is gestational diabetes? Sometimes, diabetes occurs during first pregnancies—this is known as gestational diabetes. While it often goes away on its own, statistics show that those who do test positive for gestational diabetes are at higher risk of contracting Type 2 Diabetes later in life. Diabetes’ Effect on the Fetus The initial eight weeks of pregnancy are crucial for the health of your baby. This is when organs like the brain, heart, lungs, and kidney begin to take shape. High blood glucose levels (BSL) during this period can lead to birth defects in the heart, brain, or spine. What happens if you are diabetic and pregnant? If you’re already suffering from diabetes, pregnancy can heighten the risk of complications associated with long-term diabetes, such as eye problems, BP, kidney issues, or cardiovascular problems. Preparing for pregnancy if you already have diabetes It is vital that you maintain a normal range of BSL before and during your pregnancy. This means eating healthy, doing some regular and doctor-recommended exercise, and getting regular check-ups. If you’re a smoker or regular drinker, it is best if you stop completely. Do’s and Don’ts for pregnant, diabetic mothers 1. Do Not Smoke 2. Consult a Certified Nutritionist 3. Fitness during pregnancy 4. Say No to Alcohol Browse full blog- https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/Diabetes%20in%20Pregnancy%20-%20Freedom%20from%20Diabetes/2623 Contact us :- Mob : +91-7776077760 Email-Id : info@freedomfromdiabetes.org Also connect with us on our website , Facebook page, and youtube

Relation between Hypertension (BP) and Diabetes What is the link between hypertension and diabetes?   Diabetes is a disorder caused by insulin insensitivity or insulin resistance, a condition created when the body either is unable to produce sufficient insulin or is unable to use the insulin produced. When this happens glucose builds up in the bloodstream which if left unchecked will inevitably lead to diabetes. High blood sugar levels (BSL) have a deleterious effect on every part of the body that is nourished by blood—which is to say, everywhere. What is the easiest way to explain blood pressure? The easiest way to explain blood pressure is quite simple is the force of the blood against the walls of your arteries. With every beat of your heart blood is pumped into the arteries; if the surface area of the arteries reduces—by virtue of thickening—there will be increased resistance to the blood flow. This will lead the heart to pump harder and harder. If left untreated this will lead to stroke or cardiac disorder. Consider what happens when you squeeze a rubber ball. Every time you squeeze, the pressure inside the ball builds up, when you release it drops. Does Diabetes affect Blood Pressure?   Over time, high blood sugar begins to damage the small blood vessels all over the body. When this happens, the bold vessels begin to thicken and stiffen, increasing the pressure on the blood flow, i.e.high blood pressure. What should we do when BP is high? When it comes to chronic diseases, especially ones provoked by lifestyles, prevention is definitely better than the cure. High BP is no different. Some actions you can take are: Reduce salt consumption Exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Do not smoke—or expose yourself to secondhand smoke Reduce or stop alcohol Regularly check your BP Attack the root cause Be it BP or diabetes, the root cause is insulin resistance. Treat this and there is no reason why your condition shouldn’t reverse itself. Thousands of FFD program participants have experienced this for themselves. As your BSL comes within normal ranges, your BP should also fall within the recommended levels.  Browse full blog- https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/Relation%20between%20Hypertension%20(BP)%20and%20Diabetes/2618 Contact us :- Mob : +91-7776077760 Email-Id : info@freedomfromdiabetes.org Also connect with us on our website , Facebook page, and youtube

Relation between Obesity and Diabetes? The obesity-diabetes connection There is a silent pandemic raging unnoticed in our midst and it is wreaking havoc on the health of millions worldwide. The pandemic we’re referring to is obesity. It hits almost one in three persons—higher in some countries, and it brings a variety of so-called 'lifestyle disorders’, ranging from diabetes to heart disease to psychological issues.  The link between obesity and diabetes has been the subject of many studies and the findings are constant: a BMI equal to or greater than 30, which is the clinical determinant for obesity, raises the risk of contracting diabetes to 90%! Are you at risk? The first sign of insulin resistance in males begins by fat deposition in the belly and in females, it appears as fat accumulation around buttocks first and then around thighs and waist.  What can you do? There are three fundamental causes for insulin resistance: bad (unhealthy, un-nutritious) diet, insufficient exercise, stress. Addressing all three simultaneously is the only way to sustainably turn back the clock and regain your health. This is why, at FFD, our programs for weight loss and diabetes reversal are driven by our four protocols of diet, exercise, inner transformation, and medical. Browse full blog- https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/relation-between-obesity-and-diabetes/1545 Contact us :- Mob : +91-7776077760 Email-Id : info@freedomfromdiabetes.org Also connect with us on our website , Facebook page, and youtube