The Diabetes Lifestyle - Maintaining the Quality of Life
Gestational diabetes can be a serious complication in pregnanc and needs early and proper treatment.
Gestational diabetes can be type 1 or type 2 but usually only lasts for the duration of the pregnancy. It is thought to develop due to the hormones of pregnancy interfering with the action of the insulin.
Diabetes in pregnancy can have serious consequences for the mother and the growing fetus. If gestational diabetes isn't treated, the fetus can grow too large. Women who have gestational diabetes can be non-insulin dependent (type 2) or insulin dependent (usually type 1). It is essential that the type is identified before formulating medication in view of the big differences in the treatment.
There can be complications arising from gestational diabetes particularly vascular (blood vessels) side effects and poor blood sugar control. Overall, it must be treated very seriously to avoid harm to both the mother and the fetus.