Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Latest News
A study conducted at seven antenatal clinics with over 3,000 women, found that early gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects about one in five pregnant women.
About Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy, and is typically diagnosed between 24-28 weeks gestation.
- Causes
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- It happens when the hormones from the placenta block your ability to use or make insulin.
- The placenta supplies a growing fetus with nutrients and water, and also produces a variety of hormones to maintain the pregnancy
- This is called contra-insulin effect, which usually begins about 20 to 24 weeks into the pregnancy.
- Symptoms: Most of the time, gestational diabetes doesn’t cause symptoms but it includes excessive thirst, urinating more often, fatigue, nausea.
- Risk factors can increase the chances of developing GDM. These include:
- Living with overweight or obesity
- Being over the age of 45
- Having a family history of diabetes or gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy
- Having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Treatment: Gestational diabetes can be managed with a combination of lifestyle changes and medication.
Source: TH
Last updated on June, 2026
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