bring down their blood glucose level by eating a healthy diet alone or by taking certain tablets. The ideal diet is food that is high in fiber and low in sugar. It should be foods such as wholemeal bread and flour, potatoes and other vegetables, wholewheat pasta, brown rice, beans and pulses, whole-wheat and high-fiber cereals, and fruits. These should be eaten with protein foods such as lean meat, skinless poultry, fish, eggs and low-fat dairy products and fatty meats, full-fat dairy products and nuts, and avoid sugary foods and drinks. There are some risk factors that must be considered. Those at risk of gestational diabetes can be identified by their medical history, including those who: Have a family member with diabetes, have had a previous large baby (over 8lb. 13oz), have excessive sugar in urine, were overweight before the start of pregnancy, are from and ethnic group such as Afro-Caribbean, Mexican, or Indian, current pregnancy shows signs of a large baby or increased amniotic fluid, have sugar detected in their urine on two occasions at antenatal clinic. The burden of diabetes affects all ethnic and socioeconomic populations across the United States. Efforts to reduce the burden require not only scientific investigation but also education, and training among persons with diabetes and health professionals who deliver diabetes care. In addition, it is important to establish an equitable and efficient system wherein clinical, public health and environmental activities can occur to reduce the burden of diabetes. Developing new and transferable programs, approaches, and materials is critical in attempting to reduce the burden of diabetes. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has developed and tested diabetes. Today, a training course for building skills in planning and conducting community-based programs for persons with diabetes. The course will prepare health professionals, community leaders, and other di...
