Preventing Gestational Diabetes through Exercise

Physical activity (PA) affects various aspects of human physiology. We focus on supporting and promoting PA to prevent and manage gestational diabetes!

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Our website encapsulates several blogs that have been created by several public health students who provide evidence-based research as well as information from credible sources. Through their correlating topics they further analyze ways to help ensure healthy wanted pregnancies.

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Our organization is a support group that provides resources and information on physical activity and GD. 🤰🏽 Please visit our website for more information: https://t.co/70iK9n9sMX #GDPrevention #HLTH320

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It is vital to first check in with your provider and/or dietician, so that they can create a dietary and exercise plan to make healthy lifestyle changes that is best for you and your pregnancy. #GDPrevention #HLTH320

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Do you know what gestational diabetes is? It’s a type of diabetes that is onset during pregnancy—that means the body can’t produce enough insulin. GD often shows up during the 24-28th week of pregnancy, but your physician will regularly check for GD as part of your prenatal care!

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However, studies show that exercising regularly can help control blood sugar levels. We hope to provide a support group that promotes physical activity to help prevent and manage gestational diabetes! #GDPrevention #HLTH320

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[Preventing Gestational Diabetes through Exercise @GDPrevention]

Did you know that gestational diabetes mellitus also known as GDM is one of the most common issues during pregnancy? 🤰🏽In this meta-analysis among normal weight women, all eight studies showed that exercise was shown to decrease the chances of GDM! https://t.co/d3GtyAydw6