Gestational Diabetes Condition Affects Nearly One in Five Pregnancies During pregnancy - usually around the 24th week - some women develop gestational diabetes. Based on recently announced diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes, the American Diabetes Association estimates that is affects about 18% pregnancies in the U.S. As part of your routine prenatal care, your blood glucose level will be tested. If you have gestational diabetes, you will work with your doctor to control your blood sugar levels. A diagnosis of gestational diabetes doesnt mean that you had diabetes before you conceived, or that you will have diabetes after giving birth. But its important to follow your doctors advice regarding blood glucose (blood sugar) levels throughout your pregnancy, so you and your baby both remain healthy. -Source: American Diabetes Association
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 22:26:27 +0000
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