Gestational Diabetes: What to Eat, Insulin, Risks & What Happens After Pregnancy | Dr. Mannan Gupta

Gestational diabetes can be confusing, and a diagnosis often comes with a lot of questions: Did I do something wrong? Can I still eat rice or roti? Is insulin safe for my baby? And will diabetes go away after delivery? Dr. Mannan Gupta, Chairman & HOD - Obs & Gynae, Elantis Healthcare, New Delhi explains in this episode. In this episode, we break down gestational diabetes (GDM), from why it happens and who is at higher risk to testing, diet, medication and its impact on the baby. We also focus on the questions Indian women and families commonly have about food — from rice, roti and potatoes to poha, idli, dosa, paratha, dal, fruits and sweets. Plus, we discuss whether walking after meals can help control blood sugar and when diet and exercise may not be enough. 00:00 - Montage and intro 1:30 - How is gestational diabetes different? 1:51 - How is gestational diabetes diagnosed? 2:40 - How common is gestational diabetes in India? 3:31 - Is there anything a woman could have done to prevent it? 4:11 - Does being overweight mean a woman will get GDM? 5:21 - How does GDM affect mother and baby? 7:21 - How is gestational diabetes controlled? 8:23 - Biggest diet mistakes during pregnancy 9:51 - Can women with GDM eat an occasional sweet treat? 12:01 - Regardless of GDM, should pregnant women follow a diet? 12:56 - If diet can't help, what happens next for a woman with GDM? 13:30 - Does insulin affect the baby? 15:00 - Can GDM cause further pregnancy complications? 15:32 - Does mode of delivery depend on GDM? 16:45 - Any differences in the labour process? 17:19 - After delivery, does GDM go away on it's own? 18:07 - Is the baby more likely to develop diabetes later? 18:53 - Is GDM risk higher in second pregnancy? 21:11 - Does walking help GDM patients? 21:55 - What does breastfeeding look like for GDM patients? 23:05 - Doctor's critical advice 24:15 - Specific cases from experience of GDM #gestationaldiabetes #GDM #gestationaldiabetesspecialist #pregatips In this episode: • What exactly is gestational diabetes and why does it happen? • Are Indian women at higher risk of GDM? • Does having GDM mean you did something wrong? • Who is more likely to develop gestational diabetes? • Does PCOS increase the risk of gestational diabetes? • When should pregnant women be tested for GDM? • Can GDM develop even after an earlier normal test? • What can you actually eat after a GDM diagnosis? • Can you eat rice, roti, potatoes and fruit during pregnancy? • Are poha, idli, dosa, paratha and dal safe during pregnancy? • Can you have sweets occasionally? • Does walking after meals help control blood sugar? • When is insulin or medication needed? • Is insulin safe during pregnancy? • What happens to the baby if GDM isn't well controlled? • Can GDM affect labour and delivery? • Does gestational diabetes disappear after childbirth? • How does GDM affect your future risk of type 2 diabetes? • When should you test your blood sugar after delivery? • Can breastfeeding help reduce future diabetes risk? • How can Indian families support women with GDM instead of pressuring them to “eat for two”?