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Pregnancy is full of challenges—and even more so if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Get sugar under control: When thinking of getting  pregnant, you need to kick bad habits (like smoking), lose weight (if you’re overweight), and take prenatal vitamins. If you have diabetes another thing you need to add is getting your blood sugar under control.If …

Gestational Diabetes is the commonly observed disease that appears during pregnancy. This kind of diabetes progresses in almost 4-5% of pregnancies. If left uncured, it can ultimately lead to numerous complications that can be dangerous both for the mother & child. An essential fact about gestational diabetes is that it is entirely treatable. In order to do so, you must …

During the last three months of pregnancy, approximately 7 % of women have such high levels of glucose in their blood that their body cannot produce enough insulin to absorb it all. This is known as gestational diabetes which poses great health risks both for the child and the mother. The primary treatment for GDM is to control a mother’s …

What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is the glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition of pregnancy. This condition usually fades away after the delivery of the child. But, if uncared for can affect your pregnancy and the baby’s health. In some cases this can even lead to Type 2 Diabetes in future. Gestational Diabetes Symptoms: In most cases this …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women who are in their reproductive age. Women who suffer from PCOS usually develop higher than normal amount of male hormones. The cause of PCOS is unknown but it is believed that insulin resistance plays a key role. During resistance cells “repel” the hormone insulin causing the …

Women who have diabetes before they get pregnant have different health concerns as compared to diabetics. In addition to pregnancy related changes your body will also be affected by your blood sugar levels and diabetes medications. If you’re thinking of having a baby, certain steps can help reduce the risk and complications. Be Prepared: A preconception counseling can help you …

A high blood sugar during pregnancy could indicate that you have gestational diabetes. This occurs due to the hormonal changes in the body that take place during pregnancy. Risk Factors: Being overweight A family history The woman is over 30 History of stillborn babies in the past Should you be worried? The blood sugar levels usually returns to normal after …

Pregnant women who have never had diabetes but experience high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. High blood sugar from the mother causes high blood sugar in the baby. If left untreated it can cause problems in the baby. Proactive diabetes care and diabetes management is essential in order to ensure the harmful effects of …

What is Gestational Diabetes? Acquired during pregnancy, gestational diabetes is a condition of high blood glucose levels which were normal before you become pregnant. With a little care, balancing blood sugar levels ensures you have a healthy pregnancy and both the mother and the child remain safe post the delivery. Gestational diabetes is usually a temporary health condition that arises …