What is Gestational Diabetes?

What is Gestational Diabetes?

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September 23, 2013

What is Gestational Diabetes?

If you’re thinking about becoming pregnant, you should know about gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops or is first recognized during pregnancy. Here are some things to think about: How do you know if you’re at risk? How will this affect your baby? What should you do before you become pregnant? What can you do during pregnancy if you have gestational diabetes? If you get gestational diabetes, what do you need to do after your pregnancy?   The risk of gestational diabetes can be lowered. You can work with your doctor to maintain a healthy weight before pregnancy, keep your blood sugar in control during pregnancy, and obtain counseling on weight and diabetes management after pregnancy.   Learn how to plan for a healthy pregnancy for the well-being of you and your baby.

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For more information:

• Gestational Diabetes:What is gestational diabetes?
• Gestational Diabetes: (Spanish) ¿Qué es la diabetes gestacional?
• Diabetes and Pregnancy: Gestational Diabetes
• Women at High Risk for Diabetes: Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and Weight Loss
• Did You Have Gestational Diabetes When You Were Pregnant? What you need to know. 
• CDC: Division of Diabetes Translation – Diabetes and Pregnancy