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Exercise when you have a history of gestational diabetes
When you're feeling tired, being active may seem like the last thing you need. But regular activity can relax you, keep you fit and help you feel more energetic. It can also help your body recover after childbirth and may help prevent postnatal depression and development of type 2 diabetes.
When can I start exercising after birth?
If you had a straightforward birth, you can start gentle exercise as soon as you feel up to it. This could include walking, gentle stretches, pelvic floor exercises and deep stomach exercises. It's usually a good idea to wait until after your six-week postnatal check before you start any high-impact exercise, such as aerobics or running.
If you exercised regularly before giving birth and you feel fit and well, you may be able to start earlier. Talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP.
If you had a caesarean, your recovery time will be longer, so talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP before starting anything too strenuous.
What should I be aware of before exercising?
Your lower back and core abdominal muscles may be weaker than they used to be.
Your ligaments and joints are also more supple and pliable in the months after birth, so it's easier to injure yourself by stretching or twisting too much.
Don't rely on your pre-pregnancy sports bra. Your back and cup size are likely to have changed, so get measured for a new one.
How do I know if I'm overdoing exercise after having a baby?
If your postnatal bleeding (lochia) gets heavier or changes colour (becomes pink or red) after activity, you could be overdoing it. You're also likely to feel very tired.
Listen to your body. Pace yourself and make sure you get plenty of rest, too.
Being physically active is good for preventing diabetes.
All levels of physical activity are helpful - from arm stretches and on-the-spot walking to swimming and running.
This 1-minute video from Diabetes UK illustrates a variety of ways of keeping active at home.
Benefits of exercise
Moving more can:
help you lose weight if you need to, and keep the weight off after you’ve lost it
give you energy and help you sleep
help your joints and flexibility
help your mind as well as your body - exercise releases endorphins, which you could think of as happy hormones. Being active is proven to reduce stress levels and improve low mood.
help the body use insulin better
help your blood pressure, which can put you more at risk of diabetes complications
help to improve cholesterol (blood fats) to help protect against problems like heart disease
It’s important to remember that being active is even more beneficial if you’re also making healthier food choices and not smoking.
Exercise and emotional wellbeing
Exercise releases hormones which can reduce stress levels and improve low mood.
This video from Diabetes UK demonstrates the benefits of exercise on mood and mental health.
What is the best type of exercise for me?
There isn’t one type of activity that’s best for everyone at risk of diabetes - it’s about finding what works for you. This can depend on lots of things, like what you enjoy, where you are and how much time you have. Try to think about how activity can fit in with your life, not the other way around.
In general, it’s best to try and do a mixture of different types of activity. This is because different types of activity have different benefits, and use different parts of your body.
If you’re feeling worried, talk to your GP or healthcare team first.
Keeping active at home
There are lots of ways to get active at home. For example:
on-the-spot walking during TV ad breaks
stretches for your arms and legs whilst sat in a chair
hoovering your home or washing your car
gardening
Keeping active on the move
A slight change of routine can increase your physical activity levels. This could include:
getting off the bus or tube one stop earlier, or parking further away from your destination
taking the stairs instead of the lift or escalator
cycling
walking
Exercise as a hobby
Some ideas include:
starting yoga or Pilates - you can attend classes or use YouTube workouts
swimming
signing up to a new class, such as dance or tai-chi
This intervention involves a one-to-one consultation carried out by a Health Psychologist. This usually lasts about 45 minutes, and can be done online through Near Me.
During the consultation, you can discuss how much activity you are doing currently, how much activity you would like to do, and what gets in the way of you being more active. This information will then be used to help you set your own realistic goals for increasing your physical activity.
You will also be provided with a free Fitness Tracker to monitor your activity, and given the option to keep in touch and attend follow-up appointments
To book an appointment contact:
Elaine Henderson or Sagrie Souter Administrators 01224 655755 gram.actnow@nhs.scot
Prevent the progress of diabetes