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  1. 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 …

  2. Also known as: diabetes during pregnancy
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    A condition in which women develop diabetes (high blood sugar) during pregnancy. Initially, it may not cause any symptoms. Excessive thirst, sweating and frequent urination may be noticed as it progresses.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
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    Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Rarely requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
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    Common for ages 18-35
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    More common in females
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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  3. Gestational Diabetes: What to Know
    Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only occurs during pregnancy and usually goes away after birth.
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    Gestational 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 normally goes away after birth. But women who've had it are more likely to develop: You should have a blood test to check for diabetes 6 to 13 weeks after giving birth, and once every year after that if the result is normal.
    Risk factors for gestational diabetes include: Gestational diabetes that's not carefully managed can lead to high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby, including an increased likelihood of needing a surgery to deliver (C-section). If you have gestational diabetes, your baby may be at increased risk of:
    Read more about the causes of gestational diabetes. What happens to the baby if you have gestational diabetes? If you have gestational diabetes, most babies will still be born healthy, but it can lead to problems such as a large birth weight (which makes delivery more difficult and can mean you need induced labour or a caesarean section).