Can You Prevent Gestational Diabetes?

Can gestational diabetes be prevented? Dr Aparna Shintre, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospitals, Malleshwaram and Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru, explains how you can reduce your risk of gestational diabetes through healthy lifestyle choices before and during pregnancy. She discusses important risk factors, including pre-pregnancy weight, family history and previous gestational diabetes, along with the role of a balanced diet, regular physical activity, adequate sleep and routine antenatal screening. She also explains why early detection and proper management can help support a healthy pregnancy and baby.