Gestational diabetes - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 9, 2022 · Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy (gestation). Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health. While any …
Gestational Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBGestational Diabetes. Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar during pregnancy. Eating healthy, well-balanced foods and getting exercise can usually keep it well managed. But sometimes, insulin is necessary to help you manage blood sugar levels. If left untreated, it can cause health problems for both you and the fetus.
Gestational Diabetes-Causes & Treatment | ADA
WEBGestational diabetes (GDM)—diabetes during pregnancy—affects up to 9% of pregnancies in the U.S. each year, so know you're not alone. If you are diagnosed, this doesn't mean you had diabetes before pregnancy nor does it mean you'll have it after giving birth. The key is to act swiftly, remain consistent, and stay on top of your condition.
Gestational Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
WEBMar 29, 2024 · Gestational diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels rise during pregnancy. It affects up to 10% of pregnancies in the U.S. It typically appears in the second half of pregnancy and often ...
About Gestational Diabetes - CDC
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Gestational diabetes happens when your body can't make enough insulin during your pregnancy. Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas. It acts like a key to let blood sugar into the cells in your body for use as energy. During pregnancy, your body makes more hormones and goes through other changes, such as weight gain.
Gestational diabetes - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 9, 2022 · A blood sugar level of 190 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 10.6 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), indicates gestational diabetes. A blood sugar level below 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is usually considered within the standard range on a glucose challenge test, although this may vary by clinic or lab. If your blood sugar level is higher than ...