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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs
during pregnancy. Pregnant women who have never had diabetes
before, but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy,
are said to have gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes
affects about 4% of all pregnancies, making it one of the top
health concerns related to pregnancy.
What is the cause of gestational diabetes?
While no-one really knows the cause, there are some factors that
is might increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
These include:
- A family history of diabetes
- Obesity in the woman
- Having had gestational diabetes in a previous
pregnancy.
- Older maternal age (over the age of 30).
- A previous delivery of a large (greater than 9 pounds) baby
.
What are the risks of gestational diabetes?
High sugar levels in your blood can be unhealthy for both you and
your baby. If a woman had gestational diabetes during pregnancy,
there is an increased risk of developing diabetes for both mother
and child. Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes have
a greater change of developing diabetes, but there is also some
other risks involved, such as macrosomia, or a "fat" baby. Babies
with macrosomia face health problems of their own, including
damage to their shoulders during birth, or a higher risk for
breathing problems.
Treating gestational diabetes
In most cases, gestational diabetes is managed by diet and
exercise, and goes away after the baby is born. But because
gestational diabetes can hurt you and your baby, it is important
to start treatment quickly. You should consult your doctor for
special meal plans and scheduled physical activity.
There is no reason to panic
While gestational diabetes is a cause for concern, the good news
with the correct diet and exercise, you can keep your blood
glucose levels under control, and give a healthy start for your
baby.
Andrew Palmer helps maintain Diabetesweb, an informational
site on everything related to diabetes. Be sure to check it out
if you need further information on gestational
diabetes.
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