
Gestational Diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops or is first recognized during pregnancy. In some women, insulin resistance increases during pregnancy. If your pancreas cannot make enough insulin, you will have gestational diabetes. Most women are screened for gestation diabetes at 24-28 weeks. If you have a higher chance of getting gestational diabetes, your doctor may test you for diabetes during your first visit after you become pregnant.
Your chances of getting gestational diabetes are higher if you:
Gestational diabetes is usually treated with dietary management and control of blood sugar levels. Managing gestational diabetes is very important in order to protect the baby. Babies born to mothers with uncontrolled gestational diabetes can be overly large at birth, making delivery more dangerous. Children exposed to diabetes in the womb are more likely to become obese during childhood and adolescence, and develop type 2 diabetes later in life.
Usually, gestational diabetes goes away after the baby is born. However, women who have had gestational diabetes are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life, so healthy eating, physical activity and weight maintenance are important steps to prevention.
Learn more about what to expect during pregnancy.
For questions or to schedule an appointment, please call 701.780.6400. Note: You will need a referral from your primary care provider to schedule an appointment with the Diabetes Center.
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