Can i prevent gestational diabetes?

Is there a way to prevent diabetes during pregnancy?

Gestational diabetes occurs in 1-4% of women during pregnancy. The disorder presents with high levels of sugar at some point during the pregnancy. Women who are obese or have a family history of diabetes have a slightly higher risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. When diabetes develops during pregnancy, the infant grows to a very large size and as a result can be injured at birth or cause injury to the mother during passage through the lower pelvis. So is there a way to prevent gestational diabetes? 

Some people claim that by changing lifestyle one can prevent gestational diabetes. Unfortunately, there is little evidence to support that diet and exercise can prevent development of gestational diabetes. A large study showed no difference in the incidence of gestational diabetes in women who exercised and in those who did not. There is no harm in being active and eating healthy during pregnancy. But do not hold your breath as these
lifestyle changes may not be enough to prevent gestational diabetes.