Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast Why Do Women Get Diabetes During Pregnancy? – Dr. Berg on Gestational Diabetes
Jun 14, 2023
Discover how pregnancy can lead to gestational diabetes through the lens of insulin resistance. Dr. Berg explains the impact of elevated cortisol levels and the necessity of managing insulin resistance even before conception. Learn about the health risks associated with gestational diabetes and why awareness and preparation are crucial for expecting mothers.
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Cortisol Triggers Gestational Diabetes
- Cortisol and other stress hormones rise late in pregnancy, triggering protein release that converts to sugar and spikes insulin.
- This insulin spike leads to insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes known as gestational diabetes.
Pregnancy Stress Worsens Insulin Resistance
- Women with preexisting insulin resistance can worsen this condition during pregnancy, leading to full-diabetes.
- Pregnancy stress can exacerbate insulin resistance and diabetes development.
Manage Insulin Resistance Pre-Pregnancy
- Ensure you do not have insulin resistance before pregnancy and take steps to fix it if present.
- Manage stress and improve health before pregnancy to avoid gestational diabetes risks.