Research
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For women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), lifestyle modification (medical nutrition therapy and physical activity) alone is sufficient to control blood glucose in 70–85% of cases, making it the essential first-line treatment.
Start with diet and exercise. Aim for at least 175g of carbs daily, focusing on complex carbs and fiber. Monitor your weight gain according to your pre-pregnancy BMI. This approach works for the majority of women with GDM.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
It has been suggested that lifestyle modification alone is sufficient to control blood glucose in 70–85% of the women that were diagnosed with GDM [7].
Why this rating
Based on a review citing multiple guidelines and studies, though specific primary RCT data for the 70-85% figure is referenced as [7].
Source
Diet and Healthy Lifestyle in the Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Louise M. Rasmussen et al. · Nutrients · 2020
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