ครูก้อย เจมส์ เรืองศักดิ์ เผยผลตรวจเบาหวานตั้งครรภ์ – เคล็ดลับดูแลสุขภาพคุณแม่ 40+
Natcha Loychusak, known as “Kru Koy,” a science teacher and wife of singer and actor James Ruangsak Loychusak, recently shared positive news regarding her pregnancy. After over nine years of providing education and support to those facing fertility challenges through BabyandMom.co.th, Kru Koy and James have received encouraging results from a gestational diabetes screening.
Gestational Diabetes Screening Results
Kru Koy underwent a screening at 26 weeks of pregnancy – approximately six and a half months – with Dr. Komolpatr Vijakphan, an obstetrician specializing in maternal and fetal medicine at Vichaiyut Hospital. Dr. Vijakphan has been overseeing Kru Koy’s prenatal care since her first daughter’s pregnancy. The results were positive, with all four values within the normal range, bringing reassurance to both Kru Koy and James.
Risks and Monitoring
Kru Koy discussed the importance of screening for gestational diabetes, particularly for pregnant women aged 35 and older. She explained that hormonal changes and decreased insulin sensitivity with age can increase the risk. Poorly controlled blood sugar during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, high blood pressure, and affect the baby’s weight, potentially leading to diabetes in both mother and child later in life. For women over 40, the risk of gestational diabetes increases by 80%.
The Screening Process
The screening involved drinking a 100-gram glucose solution followed by four blood draws: one before drinking the solution, and then at one, two, and three hours afterward. Two or more abnormal values indicate gestational diabetes. Kru Koy’s results were all normal, demonstrating effective blood sugar control.
Lifestyle and Dietary Adjustments
Kru Koy emphasized the importance of dietary control during pregnancy to prevent gestational diabetes. She has eliminated all fruits except for apples, guava, and dragon fruit (limited to two pieces). She also avoids sugary drinks, coffee, tea, sweets, white rice, and white noodles, opting for unpolished rice and daily vegetable intake.
She also prioritizes the order of food consumption – vegetables first, followed by protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates – to promote balanced nutrition. Kru Koy supplements her diet with a daily protein shake, healthy fats from avocados, fish, and goat’s milk, and a daily oil supplement. She also drinks 2-3 liters of water daily and takes probiotics, alongside prioritizing sufficient rest, going to bed between 3-4 pm.
Baby “Mee Meta” Update
An ultrasound at 26 weeks revealed that “Mee Meta” weighs over 800 grams and is developing within the normal range, although the baby frequently covers her face during scans. Kru Koy’s weight is currently 69 kilograms and increasing appropriately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, particularly in women over 35 due to hormonal changes and decreased insulin sensitivity.
How is gestational diabetes screened for?
The screening involves drinking a 100-gram glucose solution and having blood drawn four times over three hours to monitor blood sugar levels.
What are the potential risks of gestational diabetes?
Poorly controlled blood sugar during pregnancy can increase the risk of preeclampsia, high blood pressure, and affect the baby’s weight, and potentially lead to diabetes in both mother and child later in life.
What steps can expectant mothers take to proactively support a healthy pregnancy?