{"id":12492,"date":"2026-02-12T07:40:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menonitasalud.wpenginepowered.com\/diabetes-gestacional\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:07:25","slug":"diabetes-gestacional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planmenonita.org\/en\/diabetes-gestacional\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes gestacional"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La <strong>Diabetes Gestacional<\/strong> es un tipo de diabetes que aparece por primera vez durante el embarazo en mujeres que nunca la hab\u00edan tenido, y que puede repetirse en embarazos posteriores. Para detectarla, su m\u00e9dico puede ordenar la <strong>prueba de tolerancia a la glucosa entre las semanas 24 y 28 <\/strong>de embarazo. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/><strong>Causas<\/strong><br\/>Factores que aumentan el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes gestacional:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cambios hormonales durante el embarazo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesidad o sobrepeso<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive weight gain during pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polycystic ovary syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><br\/>Signs that may indicate gestational diabetes:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excessive thirst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent urination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurrent infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexpected weight gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Risks for the baby<\/strong><br\/>If not controlled, gestational diabetes can affect the baby:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Premature birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby too large (9 pounds or more), complicating delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid changes in blood sugar levels after birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathing problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased risk of obesity or diabetes in childhood and adolescence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/><strong>Risks for the mother<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complications during delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher likelihood of cesarean section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Preeclampsia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy<br\/> <br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to do if you have gestational diabetes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Attend all your medical appointments.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor your blood sugar as directed by your doctor.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends keeping blood sugar below certain levels.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fasting: 95 mg\/dL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 hour after eating: 140 mg\/dL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 hours after eating: 120 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your doctor may adjust these values based on your case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eat healthy.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn which foods help control glucose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consult a nutritionist or diabetes educator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exercise regularly.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least 30 minutes, 5 days a week (with prior medical authorization).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take your medications as directed.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insulin may be necessary in some cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>Following these measures <strong>helps maintain a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/><strong>After delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gestational diabetes <strong>usually disappears<\/strong> after birth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend your postpartum appointment between the first and third week after delivery or cesarean section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Get the <strong>diabetes test<\/strong> <strong>after delivery and at 6 weeks.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain healthy habits to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Diabetes Association (ADA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La Diabetes Gestacional es un tipo de diabetes que surge durante el embarazo en mujeres que no la hab\u00edan tenido y puede repetirse en embarazos 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