Benefício do exercício em gestantes portadoras de diabetes mellitus: revisão da literatura.

Abstract

The gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as an intolerance to carbohydrates of a variety of intensity degrees, diagnosed for the first time during the pregnancy, may or may not persisting after delivery. The routine treatment for GDM includes monitoring the blood glucose, diet prescription and the use of insulin, when it is necessary, and the physical activity, since it improves the glucose capitation through the increase of the peripheral insulin sensitivity and the reduction of the corporal adiposity. Objective: This essay was developed with the objective of demonstrate, trough the literature review, some considerations about the benefits of the physical exercise in pregnant women with gestational diabetes and with this contribute with knowledge to the professionals who have to deal with women health, especially on the obstetric area. Methodology: It was made a literature review survey, in the period between September 2015 to February 2016, it were used classic and current references about the subject. Results: Based on the currently available studies, there is no doubt that the exercise which aims help glycaemic control is the aerobic exercise of low and moderate intensity. Conclusion: Considering the findings of the studies, it is relevant, safe and advisable to include a physical training program supervised by health professionals. However, it is necessary the realization of new studies using aerobic force or combined physical exercises in pregnant women with GDM.

Keywords: diabetes gestational, pregnancy, pregnancy exercise, physical activity.