Periodontal (gum) disease is a general term that refers to anything from mild gum inflammation to severe damage to the soft tissue & bone that support the teeth, and there is a relationship between gum disease and gestational diabetes.
When I started reading about gum disease and gestational diabetes, I expected to find information stressing the importance of good oral hygiene when you have gestational diabetes. I assumed the higher blood sugar levels would increase the chances for gum infections since bacteria love to eat sugar. And that’s true…but the relationship between gum disease and gestational diabetes is not quite so simple.
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On average, gestational diabetes impacts 6% of pregnancies in the US. However, every pregnancy doesn’t have an equal chance of developing gestational diabetes. Some people have an increased chance of developing gestational diabetes due to having one or more of the gestational diabetes risk factors. Being familiar with gestational diabetes risk factors can help you determine if you are at risk.
You’ve recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and you want to know what you can eat. Well, the good news is that other than foods to limit & avoid during pregnancy in general, there really aren’t any foods that are forbidden when you have gestational diabetes. I did put together a gestational diabetes food list for you though. The key is knowing … 
Gestational diabetes can cause the following complications for your developing baby:
now you need to eat more veggies. They’re good for you and can help improve your health in SO many ways. But, it’s hard sometimes to make yourself eat more vegetables, especially when the ice cream, pasta, muffins, and other processed carbs seem to be calling your name!
