Too much sugar in the blood is called high blood glucose or diabetes. When it happens during pregnancy, it’s called gestational diabetes.
Most pregnant women with an average risk of gestational diabetes will be tested when they are between 24 to 28 weeks pregnant. Generally speaking, gestational diabetes occurs in approximately 5% of all pregnancies.
Several complications arise for both the baby and the mother if gestational diabetes is left uncontrolled, including:
- Large birth weight and difficult delivery
- Preeclampsia (high blood pressure)
- The chance of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, the information regarding treatment can be overwhelming.
Fortunately, there are several things you can do to minimize the complications associated with gestational diabetes. Some of them are even FUN!…
Read more: Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy – How To Get Through It With Ease
