General Overview

Gestational diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not make enough insulin or is unable to use all of the insulin needed during pregnancy.

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InDepth

• What is gestational diabetes?
• What are the risk factors?
• What are the symptoms?
• How is it diagnosed?
• How is it treated?
• What are the screening tests?
• How can I reduce my risk?
• What should I ask my healthcare provider about gestational diabetes?

Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures

• Cesarean birth

• Glycosylated hemoglobin test

Related Conditions

• High blood pressure

• Obesity

• Pre-eclampsia

• Respiratory distress syndrome in newborns

Centers: Related Conditions

• Pregnancy center

Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)

• Diabetes, complications
• Diabetes, general