Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy in women who did not have diabetes before. The placenta produces hormones that make your cells less responsive to insulin. Most of the time the pancreas compensates by making more. When it cannot keep up, glucose builds in the bloodstream, and routine screening can show…
Diabetes in pregnancy: what’s the difference? If you are pregnant and living with diabetes, or you have been told you have gestational diabetes, you are not alone. Many people manage healthy pregnancies with the right plan and support. Blood sugar, blood pressure, weight changes, sleep, stress, and daily movement all affect how your body handles…
Diabetes is becoming increasingly common in the United States, and more women are entering pregnancy with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes, which develops during pregnancy, is also on the rise, now affecting up to 14 percent of all pregnancies. While diabetes can increase the risk of complications for both mother and…
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and affects how the body processes sugar and carbohydrates. While gestational diabetes can be a challenging condition to deal with, understanding its cause, symptoms, and management can help expectant mothers navigate this challenge with confidence. What Is Gestational Diabetes? First and foremost, it is…