What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar first identified during pregnancy that requires monitoring.
Symptoms, causes and assessment
It often causes no symptoms, so screening and diagnostic tests matter. Nutrition, activity, home monitoring and sometimes medication are considered together. Targets and testing schedules are individualized.
Care and when to seek help
Uncontrolled high sugar can raise risks for parent and baby, while follow-up helps manage them. Postpartum reassessment matters; vomiting, altered awareness or serious illness warrants urgent care.
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