Gestational diabetes - NHS
WEBGestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. It can happen at any stage of pregnancy, but is more common in the second or third trimester.
Gestational diabetes | Causes and symptoms | Diabetes UK
WEBGestational diabetes is diabetes that can develop during pregnancy. It affects women who haven't been affected by diabetes before. It means you have high blood sugar and need to take extra care of yourself and your bump.
Gestational diabetes - Treatment - NHS
WEBFind out how gestational diabetes is managed, including what you can do to control your blood sugar level and what medicine may be needed.
Gestational diabetes | RCOG - Royal College of Obstetricians ...
WEBGestational diabetes is diabetes that develops in pregnancy. Most women who have gestational diabetes have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. You will be given advice about blood glucose monitoring, diet, exercise and …
Diabetes in pregnancy: management from preconception to the …
WEBFeb 25, 2015 · This guideline covers managing diabetes and its complications in women who are planning pregnancy or are already pregnant. It aims to improve the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and help women with diabetes to self-manage their blood glucose levels before and during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 9, 2022 · Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health. While any pregnancy complication is concerning, there's good news. During pregnancy you can help control gestational diabetes by eating healthy foods, exercising and, if necessary, taking medication.
About Gestational Diabetes | Diabetes | CDC
WEBKey points. Gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy in women who don't already have diabetes. It usually develops around the 24th week of pregnancy. Gestational diabetes may not cause symptoms, so testing for it …
Gestational Diabetes-Causes & Treatment | ADA
WEBThe key is to act quickly. As treatable as it is, gestational diabetes can hurt you and your baby. Treatment aims to keep your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels normal. It can include special meal plans and regular physical activity. It can also include daily blood glucose testing and insulin injections.
Gestational Diabetes: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic
WEBNov 11, 2022 · Gestational diabetes (GD) develops during pregnancy when there’s too much glucose in your blood. GD is usually diagnosed during the middle stage of pregnancy with a few simple blood tests. If left untreated, GD can cause health complications for you and the fetus.
Gestational diabetes | Complications | Diabetes UK
WEBIf left untreated, high blood sugar levels can cause serious health problems for you and your baby. These are called the complications of gestational diabetes. But there’s lots you can do to reduce your risk.
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