According to research, babies who are breastfed (regardless of whether their mother has diabetes or not) get fewer respiratory infections, ear infections, digestive problems, and asthma than other babies.. They are also less likely to develop type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes in the future.. In type 1 diabetes, the body can't make insulin.. Mom... there are countless. after Childbirth returns to normal....but there is still a chance of developing type 2 diabetes in the future....breastfeeding improves blood sugar control and lowers the risk of developing diabetes in the future....whether you have gestational diabetes, type 1 or 2 diabetes, postpartum weight loss helps....benefits....obesity makes it difficult to control blood sugar and increases the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer....women who breastfeed have Women who breastfeed are less at risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer... In addition, they recover faster after giving birth... because the hormones released during breastfeeding help uterine contractions... How to deal with diabetes during breastfeeding and its problems? If you have diabetes, the following solutions will help you both control your blood sugar and cope well with breastfeeding problems: ### 1.... Consult your doctor about your medications In most cases, you can continue with the medications you used to control your blood sugar during pregnancy, but it's always wise to check with your doctor about your usual diabetes medications while breastfeeding.. You need less insulin during pregnancy.... because hormonal changes from childbirth and breastfeeding affect how much insulin you need... Milk production takes a lot of energy and breast milk is high in lactose, a type of sugar.. When feeding your baby You breastfeed and this sugar is removed from your body, your blood sugar level may drop by 25% and you may even have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).. There is a snack like fruit juice nearby.. You should also drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your body hydrated. Adhering to a healthy diet and regular physical activity is very important to control diabetes during breastfeeding. To have a healthy diet, pay attention to the following points: - **Use healthy carbohydrates.** Carbohydrates affect blood sugar....so you should use healthier foods that contain carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes and low-fat dairy....- **Reduce salt intake.** Excessive salt intake leads to high blood pressure and increases the risk of heart disease and other types of diabetes while having a stroke.. Diabetes has shown Many diabetic patients die from cardiovascular diseases... **Eat more fruits and vegetables.** Fruits and vegetables also provide the nutrients the body needs and all of them are effective in controlling blood sugar due to their fiber content.... Consuming sugar again.. Postpartum weight loss snacks and drinks prevent weight loss and increase blood sugar.... ### 5.... Get enough calories to control diabetes while breastfeeding... Milk production requires calories.... so lactating women should consume more calories during the day than other women.... If you have diabetes while breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor or nutritionist about your caloric needs.... **Footnote:** This general information is a limited summary of diagnostic, treatment and/or drug information. It is not intended to be comprehensive and should be used as a tool to assist the user in understanding and/or evaluating potential diagnostic and treatment options. This information does not include all information about conditions, treatments, medications, side effects, or risks that may apply to a particular patient. And it must be unique. RISKS OR BENEFITS OF MEDICINES... THIS INFORMATION DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY TREATMENT OR MEDICATION AS SAFE, EFFECTIVE OR APPROVED TO TREAT A PARTICULAR PATIENT... I, Dr. Mehdi Afshari, DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INFORMATION OR USE OF IT. * Among the medical services provided in the clinic are periodic examinations of children, periodic monitoring of children's growth and physical development, treatment of various infectious, digestive and respiratory diseases in children and adolescents, nutritional counseling, education and periodic care of premature babies, monitoring and treatment of all periodic problems during infancy, periodic mental and physical evaluation of children. > > *special services of Dr. Mehdi Afshari: specialized office circumcision, home visit and online consultation* > > *Practice address: No. 193, South Mehrabad, Southern Air University, Tafarsh East, Tehran > > *Contact number: 021-66602506*