Question
My cousin didn’t like sweet foods and was on the heavier side. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 26 weeks of pregnancy. She strictly followed medical instructions during pregnancy, controlled her condition well, and her baby was born healthy. She is concerned about whether gestational diabetes can heal itself after giving birth.
Answer
Whether gestational diabetes can be cured after childbirth varies from person to person. Most women can recover their glucose tolerance after giving birth, but some may develop permanent diabetes. In a diabetes diet, you can add a moderate amount of plant roughage, such as wheat bran, corn bran, pumpkin powder, and seaweed polysaccharides. For mild cases, long-term consumption can help control the condition and improve the results of the glucose tolerance test. As long as proper prenatal care is taken, gestational diabetes can be completely cured.