Risk of gestational diabetes in second pregnancy
For women with gestational diabetes, the risk of diabetes in a second pregnancy is higher. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers who have had gestational diabetes undergo fasting glycosylated hemoglobin monitoring at a hospital before becoming pregnant, to rule out the possibility of pre-pregnancy diabetes. Additionally, it is advised to maintain a reasonable diet throughout the pregnancy, exercise regularly, and avoid high-calorie, high-sugar foods, as this can help prevent and reduce the occurrence of diabetes. In fact, for mothers expecting their second child, age is also a major risk factor. As age increases, the risks of hyperglycemia during pregnancy and hypertension during pregnancy become higher, thus the risk of gestational diabetes in a second pregnancy is relatively higher compared to the first.
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