Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes (also called GDM) occurs when unusually high blood sugar levels develop during pregnancy, which can cause health complications for the mother and the fetus.
Gestational diabetes occurs when unusually high blood sugar levels develop during pregnancy, which can cause health complications for the mother and the developing fetus.
Gestational diabetes often develops in the later stages of pregnancy, and usually disappears after the mother gives birth. During pregnancy, insulin (the hormone that helps cells in the body take up glucose for energy) may not be able to perform its typical role due to interference from hormones produced by the fetus or other chemical changes within the body; usually, a woman’s body will produce additional insulin to compensate. In someone with gestational diabetes, the body’s insulin can’t keep blood glucose levels in a stable range, which leads to higher blood sugar levels and health risks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gestational Diabetes
Other Resources
- Understanding Gestational Diabetes
- 7 Tips for Dealing with Gestational Diabetes, According to Top OBGYNs
- What to Eat with Diabetes
- Managing Your Glucose and Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor During Pregnancy
- Time-in-Range Resources
- Diabetes and Pregnancy: Expert Advice from the late Pregnancy Guru Dr. Lois Jovanovič
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