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• Exercise should not be attempted if blood glucose is in excess of
250 of mg/dl.
• Avoid exercise after meals and when blood sugar may be low.
• Carry simple sugar carbohydrate when exercising.
• Carry an identification card that indicates the mother’s condition.
• Eat after 15 minutes of prolonged exercise.
• Monitor blood glucose to determine its variations.
Smoking:
Smoking is contraindicated because it has harmful effects on the mother
and fetus.
Traveling:
• Patients can use a small travel-kit of insulin.
• A diabetic person should wear an identification bracelet stating that
she is diabetic.
o Teach patients to report signs of infection or pregnancy
complication such as burning and itching and leukorrhea
(vaginitis ).
o Explain necessity for frequent prenatal visit:
Health education must be appropriate to each trimester including:
• Understanding of diabetes.
• Self-care techniques.
• Nutrition.
• Support for a healthy pregnancy.
• Schedule of prenatal visit should be every 2 weeks.
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