Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which a person has abnormally high blood sugar levels, either because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or because the cells don't respond to the insulin that is produced. Gestational Diabetes occurs in pregnant women who have not previously been diagnosed with diabetes but whom develop high blood glucose levels during pregnancy and, can precede the development of type 2 Diabetes.
When pregnant, hormonal changes can cause cells to be less responsive to insulin. Often there are no obvious symptoms of gestational diabetes as they can mimic some of the most common pregnancy symptoms and so the condition can sometimes be undetected. Tests are usually performed between 24-26 wks of pregnancy. Most mothers' blood glucose levels will return to normal post delivery.
Risk Factors: Signs & Symptoms:
When pregnant, hormonal changes can cause cells to be less responsive to insulin. Often there are no obvious symptoms of gestational diabetes as they can mimic some of the most common pregnancy symptoms and so the condition can sometimes be undetected. Tests are usually performed between 24-26 wks of pregnancy. Most mothers' blood glucose levels will return to normal post delivery.
Risk Factors: Signs & Symptoms:
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~ Obesity
~ Gestational Diabetes in a previous pregnancy ~ Strong family history ~ Glucose in urine ~ Over 35yrs of age ~ High blood pressure |
~ Extreme exhaustion
~ Frequent urination ~ Persistent oral thrush ~ Blurred vision ~ Increased thirst & hunger ~ Increased BP |
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Your Dr will test for Gestational Diabetes between 24 & 26wks gestation |
Disclaimer:
This is an information website only, based on my experiences and information I have obtained through my own readings, discussions and related to topics of interest to me. For further information, I suggest you do your own research. There are differing opinions on some topics so some websites may give conflicting information and currency of information may change over time. For medical advice, I suggest you contact your healthcare provider.
This is an information website only, based on my experiences and information I have obtained through my own readings, discussions and related to topics of interest to me. For further information, I suggest you do your own research. There are differing opinions on some topics so some websites may give conflicting information and currency of information may change over time. For medical advice, I suggest you contact your healthcare provider.
