Gestational diabetes Flashcards

Have a deeper look at diabetes with this deck, learning new Spanish phrases about gestational diabetes.

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What does gestational diabetes refer to?

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¿A qué se refiere la diabetes gestacional?

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Gestational diabetes (carbohydrate intolerance) starts around the twenty fourth to tewnty-eight weeks of pregnancy.

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La diabetes gestacional (intolerancia a los carbohidratos) comienza alrededor de las semanas veinticuatro a veintiocho de embarazo.

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The blood glucose level usually returns to normal after delivery.

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El nivel de glucosa en sangre generalmente vuelve a la normalidad después del parto.

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During the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy, all pregnant women must be screened for gestational diabetes.

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Durante las semanas 24 y 28 del embarazo, todas las mujeres embarazadas deben someterse a pruebas de detección de diabetes gestacional.

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The symptoms tend to be mild and not life-threatening to the pregnant woman.

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Los síntomas tienden a ser leves y no ponen en peligro la vida de la mujer embarazada.

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Diabetes means that your body isn’t able to use the sugar (glucose) in your blood as well as it should.

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La diabetes significa que su cuerpo no puede utilizar el azúcar (glucosa) en su sangre tan bien como debería.

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The level of sugar in your blood increases more than normal.

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El nivel de azúcar en la sangre aumenta más de lo normal.

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To what extent can gestational diabetes affect you and your baby?

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¿En qué medida la diabetes gestacional puede afectarla a usted y a su bebé?

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Elevated blood sugar levels can be unhealthy for both you and your baby.

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Los niveles elevados de azúcar en la sangre pueden ser no saludables tanto para usted como para su bebé.

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Your baby may be more likely to have problems at birth if diabetes isn’t treated.

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Su bebé puede tener más probabilidades de tener problemas al nacer si la diabetes no se trata.

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The baby might experience hypoglycemia, jaundice, or potentially have a higher than normal birth weight.

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El bebé podría experimentar hipoglucemia, ictericia o potencialmente tener un peso al nacer superior al normal.

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If your baby is very large due to gestational diabetes, you may have a more difficult delivery or need a cesarean section.

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Si su bebé es muy grande debido a la diabetes gestacional, es posible que tenga un parto más difícil o necesite una cesárea.

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In order to control your blood sugar levels, you will need to follow a diet suggested by your doctor, exercise regularly or to take medicine.

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Para controlar sus niveles de azúcar en sangre, deberá seguir una dieta sugerida por su médico, hacer ejercicio regularmente o tomar medicamentos.

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Your blood sugar levels must be controlled by regular blood tests.

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Sus niveles de azúcar en sangre deben controlarse mediante análisis de sangre periódicos.

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You may change some of the foods you eat requested by your doctor.

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Puede cambiar algunos de los alimentos que consume solicitado por su médico.

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You may need to visit a nutritionist who helps you plan your meals.

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Es posible que necesites visitar a un nutricionista que te ayude a planificar tus comidas.

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It is recommended to consume food with natural sugars like fruits and to avoid cake, cookies, candy, or ice cream.

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Se recomienda consumir alimentos con azúcares naturales como frutas y evitar pasteles, galletas, dulces o helados.

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Complex sugars, present in foods such as pasta, breads, rice, potatoes, and fruits, are beneficial for both you and your baby.

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Los azúcares complejos, presentes en alimentos como pastas, panes, arroz, patatas y frutas, son beneficiosos tanto para ti como para tu bebé.

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Eating well-balanced meals is recommended.

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Se recomienda consumir comidas bien equilibradas.

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Your doctor or dietitian will talk to you about eating less at each meal, depending on how much weight you gain during your pregnancy.

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Su médico o dietista le hablará sobre comer menos en cada comida, dependiendo de cuánto peso aumente durante el embarazo.

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Your will also be suggested to exercise regularly at a level that is safe for you and the baby.

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También se le sugerirá que haga ejercicio regularmente a un nivel que sea seguro para usted y su bebé.

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Exercise will be beneficial to keep your blood sugar level normal, as well as to make you feel better.

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El ejercicio será beneficioso para mantener normal su nivel de azúcar en sangre, así como para hacerle sentir mejor.

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The easiest type of exercise when you are pregnant is walking, but swimming may work as well.

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El tipo de ejercicio más fácil durante el embarazo es caminar, pero nadar también puede funcionar.

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It is not recommended to exercise too hard or to get too hot while you are exercising.

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No se recomienda hacer demasiado ejercicio o pasar demasiado calor mientras hace ejercicio.

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What type of tests do you need to have during your pregnancy?

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¿Qué tipo de pruebas necesitas hacerte durante tu embarazo?

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Having regular blood tests to check your blood sugar level really matters.

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Realizarse análisis de sangre periódicamente para comprobar su nivel de azúcar en sangre es realmente importante.

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These tests will reveal if your diet and exercise are keeping your blood sugar level normal.

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Estas pruebas revelarán si su dieta y ejercicio mantienen su nivel de azúcar en sangre normal.

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If you have to start taking insulin, you will be asked to see a specialist.

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Si tiene que empezar a usar insulina, se le pedirá que consulte a un especialista.

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The increased risk of fetal and neonatal death that gestational diabetes poses, can be lowered with effective treatment and surveillance of the mother and fetus.

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El mayor riesgo de muerte fetal y neonatal que plantea la diabetes gestacional, puede reducirse con un tratamiento y vigilancia eficaces de la madre y el feto.

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If you are pregnant and symptoms of glucose intolerance develop, contact your health care provider.

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Si está embarazada y desarrolla síntomas de intolerancia a la glucosa, comuníquese con su proveedor de atención médica.