When educating a pregnant patient with gestational diabetes on nutrition what recommendation should the nurse include?

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What should be included in teaching regarding gestational diabetes?

Eat three small-sized meals and three to four healthy snacks. Eat every two to three hours to space food evenly throughout your day. Do not skip meals or snacks. The bedtime snack is especially important to help keep your fasting (first blood sugar of the day before eating) in range.

What is the nursing management for gestational diabetes?

Management of GDM includes weight management, MNT, SMBG levels, exercise, and if necessary, medication if glucose targets are not met. It is imperative that women gain the appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy to prevent excessive pregnancy weight gain and postpartum weight retention.

What should the dietitian provide to a client with gestational diabetes?

In women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) should distribute the total calories and carbohydrate (CHO) into smaller meals and multiple snacks per day.

How do you manage gestational diabetes in pregnancy?

5 Tips for Women with Gestational Diabetes.
Exercise Regularly. Exercise is another way to keep blood sugar under control. ... .
Monitor Blood Sugar Often. Because pregnancy causes the body's need for energy to change, blood sugar levels can change very quickly. ... .
Take Insulin, If Needed. ... .
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