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    Gestational diabetes is a condition where high blood sugar levels are first detected during pregnancy, usually in the second or third trimester. It occurs when hormones from the pregnancy cause the mother's body to become resistant to insulin and the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to overcome this. Women are at higher risk if they are older, had gestational diabetes before, have a family history of diabetes, are obese, or have high fasting blood glucose levels. It is typically diagnosed via screening tests between 24-28 weeks where blood sugar is measured after drinking a glucose solution. Treatment involves managing blood sugar levels through diet, exercise, medication and monitoring.

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    Gestational diabetes is a condition where high blood sugar levels are first detected during pregnancy, usually in the second or third trimester. It occurs when hormones from the pregnancy cause the mother's body to become resistant to insulin and the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to overcome this. Women are at higher risk if they are older, had gestational diabetes before, have a family history of diabetes, are obese, or have high fasting blood glucose levels. It is typically diagnosed via screening tests between 24-28 weeks where blood sugar is measured after drinking a glucose solution. Treatment involves managing blood sugar levels through diet, exercise, medication and monitoring.

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    Gestational diabetes is a condition where high blood sugar levels are first detected during pregnancy, usually in the second or third trimester. It occurs when hormones from the pregnancy cause the mother's body to become resistant to insulin and the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to overcome this. Women are at higher risk if they are older, had gestational diabetes before, have a family history of diabetes, are obese, or have high fasting blood glucose levels. It is typically diagnosed via screening tests between 24-28 weeks where blood sugar is measured after drinking a glucose solution. Treatment involves managing blood sugar levels through diet, exercise, medication and monitoring.

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    What

    is gestational diabetes?
    Gestational diabetes is a
    condition in which high blood
    sugar levels are detected for the
    first time during pregnancy,
    usually during the second or third
    trimester. Maternal hormones
    cause increased insulin resistance
    (meaning your cells are unable to
    take in the glucose from your
    bloodstream) and increased
    insulin demand. Sometimes, the
    pancreas (which produces insulin)
    is unable to produce a sufficient
    supply causing higher blood sugar
    levels to remain in the
    bloodstream.

    References
    Abayomi, J., Wood, L., Spelman, S.,
    Morrison, G., & Purewal, T. (2013).
    The multidisciplinary management
    of type 2 and gestational diabetes in
    pregnancy. British Journal Of
    Midwifery, 21(4), 236-242.

    Lowdermilk, D., Perry, S., & Cashion, K.
    (2014). Pregnancy at Risk:
    Preexisting Conditions. In Maternity
    Nursing (8th ed., pp. 597-599). St.
    Louis, M o.: Mosby Elsevier.

    WebMD (n.d.). Gestational D iabetes Causes,
    Complications, and Risks. Retrieved
    January 19, 2015, from
    http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/g
    uide/gestational_diabetes?page=1#
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    Gestational Diabetes
    By: Kristina Valenzuela
    N320

    Am I at risk?
    Your risk is higher if:
    You are 25 years or older
    You had a previous pregnancy with GDM
    You have a family history of type 2 diabetes or GDM
    You are obese
    Your fasting blood glucose level is above 140 mg/dl

    The glucola screening (done between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy)


    involves consuming a 50-g oral glucose solution followed by a
    blood sample 1 hour later. A reading of 140 mg/dl or more
    warrants further testing.
    The 3-hour oral glucose tolerance test involves consuming a
    100-g oral glucose solution followed by a blood sample 1, 2 and 3
    hours later. Two or more abnormal readings indicates a diagnosis
    of gestational diabetes.

    Additional Resources

    American Diabetes Association


    Hawaii Pacific Health - Diabetes education and
    prevention classes
    The Queen's Medical Center - Diabetes Education
    Center

    What are signs/symptoms?


    Most of the time, women with gestational diabetes present with
    no clear symptoms. Symptoms commonly associated with
    diabetes may also be mistaken for regular pregnancy symptoms
    such as increased thirst, increased urination and increased
    hunger. The only definitive way to know you have gestational
    diabetes is to undergo a glucola screening and/or oral glucose
    tolerance test.

    How can I treat gestational diabetes?


    Eat a well-balanced diet, especially fruits and
    vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals
    (carbohydrates should be no more than 45% of your
    caloric intake).
    Eat at regular intervals and do not skip meals.
    Drink at least 64oz of fluids a day.
    Take your prenatal vitamins.
    Participate in mild to moderate exercise (walking,
    jogging, swimming, dance, etc.) for 30-60 minutes at
    least three times a week.
    Monitor blood sugar levels everyday.
    Take insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications as
    prescribed.

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