This short video gives healthy living information about how to reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes after having gestational diabetes in pregnancy. It also contains information about the national diabetes prevention programme and how to access it locally.
Today we’re talking about type 2 diabetes prevention and future screening
if you have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy here are some simple
steps to help you stay healthy and why regular check-ups are important gestational diabetes happens during some pregnancies and it can increase your chances of getting long-term type 2 diabetes in the future after birth to lower this chance focus on a healthy lifestyle here are some top tips eat healthy choose fruits vegetables whole grains and lean proteins try to avoid sugary drinks junk food and excess salt stay active try to get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week this can be broken down into manageable and enjoyable activities walking swimming and yoga are great options maintain a healthy weight losing even a little excess weight after pregnancy can help you reduce your chance of developing type 2 diabetes in the future regular check-ups are important too if you have had gestational diabetes consider having a HBA1C blood test at 3 months after birth and annually thereafter to test for type 2 diabetes this can be arranged through your GP surgery it is also important if you are planning a future pregnancy and you have had gestational diabetes before to have a HBA1C blood test through your GP surgery before becoming pregnant this will help your health care provider plan the most appropriate care for your pregnancy people with a past history of gestational diabetes have up to a 50% chance of developing type 2 diabetes in their lifetime catching it early makes a big difference if you do develop type 2 diabetes in the future you will be supported to manage the condition through your GP surgery this might include healthy lifestyle modifications and occasionally medication may be recommended to support you to reduce your chance of developing type 2 diabetes you can sign up to the National Diabetes Prevention Program this free 9-month program offers support and resources from trained health and well-being coaches to help you make healthy lifestyle changes attendees who complete the program reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by as much as 37% by following these steps you can lower your chance of developing type 2 diabetes and stay healthier for longer for more information visit our website or contact your health care provider stay healthy and informed.