Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
A type of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy and usually disappears upon delivery, but increases the mother’s risk of developing diabetes later in life. GDM is managed with meal planning, physical activity, and, in some cases, medication.
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About Gestational Diabetes
Gestational (jes-TAY-shun-ul) diabetes is a type of diabetes that can happen during pregnancy. It means you have never had diabetes before. Having gestational diabetes means you have a problem with high blood sugar while you are pregnant. The treatment is to control blood sugar. This can help prevent a difficult birth. It also helps keep your baby healthy.
Fast Facts
Gestational diabetes is a kind of diabetes that can happen during pregnancy. It usually goes away after delivery. Gestational diabetes is treated by controlling blood sugar. Some women can do this with a special diet for diabetes and staying active. Other women will need insulin shots or diabetes pills. Insulin and two kinds of diabetes pills can lower blood sugar for women with gestational diabetes. Many women who have gestational diabetes get type 2 diabetes later in life. Controlling your weight gain during pregnancy may prevent…