How Can Gestational Diabetes Affect Pregnant Woman - Dr Neelima Mantri

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INTRODUCTION
Gestational Diabetes is a condition where the
temporary form of diabetes develops during
pregnancy and disappears right after giving birth
to a child. It may occur at any stage, most of
the cases are found to be developed in the second
half of the pregnancy. It is estimated that it
occurs in 4 of the pregnancy cases, often in a
woman without a prior history of Diabetes.
Though Gestational Diabetes is only a temporary
condition, mothers with this condition are found
to have an increased chance of developing type-2
diabetes in future, so it is advised to get the
advised check-up done every year.
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What causes Gestational Diabetes?

• Gestational Diabetes is caused when high glucose
  levels are found in the blood. These high glucose
  levels are due to the inability of the mother to
  produce much-needed insulin and this lack of
  insulin causes the rise of blood sugar levels
  manifesting itself as Gestational Diabetes.
• This need for more insulin is could be caused by
  the flare of various hormones during the
  pregnancy which halts the normal insulin from
  doing its job i.e., controlling the blood sugar
  levels. The growing demands of the foetus could
  also increase the need for more insulin, lack of
  which causes the blood sugar levels to rise.

Signs and Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes

• There are no prior symptoms, some of the signs
  like increase in thirst, frequent need to pee and
  tiredness are common during pregnancy so
  Gestational Diabetes is only confirmed after
  checking the blood sugar levels.

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• How does Gestational Diabetes affect Pregnant
  Woman?

• The high blood sugar levels in the blood may
  cause baby growing larger than usual which may
  increase the chances of needing the Caesarean
  section.
• There is an increase in the chances of mother
  getting the urinary tract infections.
• Poor control of High blood sugars may also
  increase the likelihood of pre-term birth or even
  miscarriages.
• Increased risk of Preeclampsia in the mother, a
  condition of high blood pressure and high protein
  in the urine.
• Woman with Gestational Diabetes is found to have
  an increased chance of developing Type-2 Diabetes
  in the future

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• Will I need to take medication to control my
  Gestational Diabetes?

• Proper exercise and Diet plan will help a lot
  controlling this condition. Gestational diabetes
  diet chart must be maintained to make sure that
  all your dietary requirements are taken care of.
  But not all woman can control Diabetes through
  exercise and diet alone making medication
  necessary. Oral Medication or Insulin prescribed
  to control the blood sugars.

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• medication to control my Gestational Diabetes

• Insulin is the effective treatment that requires
  a careful attention to maintain the correct
  dosage. Blood levels are to be checked at least
  four times a day to make sure that the sugar
  levels are in a normal range.
• Even though the blood sugar levels are in the
  range of normal, it is advised to regularly check
  them, as sugar levels may suddenly change during
  pregnancy. But even if you are on the medication,
  insulin or oral you will have to maintain a
  balanced diet and exercise regimen.
• Gestational Diabetes has become a sort of common
  problem these days to a point that Gestational
  Diabetes treatment in India has become the most
  searched keyword in the medical field. Patients
  must make sure that they consult an expert Doctor
  to treat their Gestational Diabetes.

If you are looking for one, Dr. Neelima Mantri
with her years of experience in Gestational
Diabetes Treatment, can help you.
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