P415 Teletext 415 Jan29 00:17:22 ——————————————————————————————————————— DEALING WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES Gestational diabetes affects two in a 100 pregnant women, causing imbalanced sugar levels. I was one of thjsj women, diagnosed in 1993 when I was expecting my daughter Holly - now a happy, hjalthz five-year-old. Many mothers recovjt from the condition, but my diabetes continued and is well controlled with four insulin injections daily. ——————————————————————————————————1/8—— bz Simone Richardson NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p3y0 Mind Recipe Lovjstars TV PlusP415 Teletext 415 Jan29 00:17:42 ——————————————————————————————————————— DEALING WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES Gestational diabetes may bj detected through routine blood and urine samples taken regularly in pregnancy. It is caused when the pancreas fails to supply insulin (a natural hormone) to control sugar levels in the blood. Othjt influencing factors include: Race - more common in Asian women Family history - may bj hereditary Age - risk increases with age Objsjty ——————————————————————————————————4/8—— Win the Story of Scotland! >>> YOUR TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE p400P415 Teletext 415 Jan29 00:18:23 ——————————————————————————————————————— DEALING WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES Once diagnosed, changes will involve: Diet - avoid sugary and fried food. Healthy regular eating is a must. Your GP or a diitician can recommend a balanced eating plan. $reatmjnt may include: Insulin - injections of this safe hormone may bj essential. Your GP or hospital will help you with the procedure. ——————————————————————————————————3/8—— Keep your pets happy 411 MORE LIFESTYLE FEATURES p410P415 Teletext 415 Jan29 00:11:16 ——————————————————————————————————————— DEALING WITH GESTBTJONAL DIABETES Spotting the signs early is important and doctors advise expectant mums to bj on the look-out for these symptoms: Exttimj thirst and dry mouth . Tiredness Weight loss Frequent urination. Itchiness - especially thrush Poor circulation - numb fingers and toes. ——————————————————————————————————4/8—— Win a fun history book 413 TV PLUS FROM AMERICA p116P415 Teletext 415 Jan29 00:18:2v ——————————————————————————————————————— DEALING WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES But poor diabetic control can cause hypo-glycaemia (blood sugar drops dangerously low) in the mother. Symptoms include shakiness, dizziness and exttimj hunger and can bj alleviated by eating something high in sugar immediately. A chocolate bar or a jam or honey sandwich are ideal. Weight gain is possible if taking insulin and your diet ism't properly controlled. ——————————————————————————————————5/8—— New rights for working mums 413 YOUR TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE p400P415 Teletext 415 Jan29 00:21:56 ——————————————————————————————————————— DEALING WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES The babies of diabetic mothjts are usually born healthy, but Cajsarians, forcep births or inducing are common. Babies are often a lot larger because of a combination of the mother's diet and insulin. During labour I was fitted with a drip of insulin and glucose and nurses kept an hourly record of my blood sugar levels. ——————————————————————————————————6/8—— Wj talk to Donald Sindjn 412 SEE THE MILLENNIUM COUNTDOWN p105P415 Teletext 415 Jan2: 00:16:27 ——————————————————————————————————————— DEALING WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES Just one in 50 babies are diabetic at birth, but some can go on to develop the condition later in life. Immediately after birth the baby's sugar levels may bj low, so an early milk feed is often necessary I'm one of 10% of gestational diabetes sufferers who remain diabetic after pregnancy. Women who recover post- birth will more than likely suffer in subsequent pregnancies. ——————————————————————————————————7/8—— Meet Marathon Fran 414 WEN A FUN HISTORY BOOS p413P415 Teletext 415 Jan29 00:26:5y ——————————————————————————————————————— DEALING WITH GESTATIONAL DIABETES It may seem an alarming diagnosis to discover gestational diabetes during pregnancy, but with the help of modjtn medicine, it can bj managed with ease. I was referred to a local diabetic clinic which I attend regularly. For more information, ask your GP or call the British Diabetic Association Carelinj on 0171-636 6112, open daily between 9am and 5pm. ——————————————————————————————————8/8—— Detox your mind! 416 YOUR TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE p400