Have you had gestational diabetes? Did you continue gaining weight after you delivered? Weight gain after delivery has an association with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
In the News
A recent study has showed that obese women that gained 11 lbs. or more after having gestational diabetes during pregnancy are 40 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Have you had gestational diabetes? Did you continue gaining weight after you delivered? Weight gain after delivery has an association with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Body After Baby
The two biggest things to work on is exercise and weight loss. You should aim to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight and remaining active with a goal of exercise of at least 30 minutes a day, five times per week.
Have you had gestational diabetes? Did you continue gaining weight after you delivered? Weight gain after delivery has an association with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
The Study
During an 18 year follow-up of 1,700 women who developed gestational diabetes, 259 of them developed type 2 diabetes.
Have you had gestational diabetes? Did you continue gaining weight after you delivered? Weight gain after delivery has an association with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Obese Before Pregnancy
Women who were obese before developing gestational diabetes, and gained 11 lbs or more had a 43% increased rate of developing type 2 diabetes.
Have you had gestational diabetes? Did you continue gaining weight after you delivered? Weight gain after delivery has an association with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Watch your Weight
Being pregnant can sometimes puts you in the mindset of “eating for 2.” Nearly half of pregnant women gain too much weight during their pregnancy. It is not a time for reckless abandon; rather here are some guidelines for healthy weight maintenance during pregnancy.
Guidelines for weight gain during pregnacy
- Normal weight pre-pregnancy – goal for weight gain is 25-35lbs
- Underweight – 28-40lbs
- Obese prior to pregnancy – only 11-20 lbs
