Overview

Gestational diabetes can occur during pregnancy because of insulin resistance or reduced production of insulin. Risk factors include being overweight previously, having gestational diabetes a family history of type 2 diabetes, and having polycystic ovarian syndrome. For those at normal risk screening, it is recommended between 24 and 28 weeks' gestation. For those at high-risk testing, it may occur at the first prenatal visit. The majority of pregnant women with gestational diabetes go on to have healthy pregnancies and babies. 

However, gestational diabetes can seriously harm both you and your unborn child's health if left untreated. Continuously high blood sugar levels can also cause the following in addition to the above: Induced labor Caesarean section increased risk of the baby becoming overweight or obese Developing type 2 diabetes later in life. As your child gets older, keeping a healthy weight eating well, and getting regular exercise will lower this risk. Following delivery, your baby has jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes.

Causes

This condition may be caused by a variety of factors. Hormonal changes during pregnancy play an important role. Being overweight before pregnancy can also lead to gestational diabetes. Risk factors may include: Disruptions in insulin secretion and function as well as pregnancy over 30 years old are significant risk factors. Family history of diabetes Obesity History of polycystic ovary syndrome

Symptoms

The majority of women with gestational diabetes don't show any symptoms however some may: Unusual thirst large volume of urine production regularly (as opposed to early pregnancy's likewise frequent but typically light urination) weariness (which could be hard to distinguish from typical pregnancy weariness) Urine with sugar (found during a routine visit to the practitioner)

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