Expert answer:
Measures that can help prevent diabetes in pregnancy are related to regular physical exercise, weight control, keeping it fit for height, a varied and healthy diet and not smoking.
Gestational diabetes is a disorder that begins or is diagnosed during pregnancy and leads to increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with cases of diabetes in the family, age greater than 25 and obese have a greater risk to develop diabetes in pregnancy. However, these risk factors can be avoided or controlled with healthy lifestyle habits.
The endocrinologist and obstetrician are the doctors who can guide the prevention and treatment of diabetes in pregnancy.
