WhitneySigns of Gestational Diabetes
May 18th 2010 15:35
Gestational diabetes is something that is a potential concern, but with the help of your doctor, you can continue a healthy pregnancy to deliver a healthy child.
Just make sure that you keep an eye on the signs of gestational diabetes.
* Increased thirst
* Increased urination
* Increased hunger
* Blurred vision
* Weight gain
* Recurrent vaginal infection
These are the basic signs of diabetes, so while pregnant be careful. Do keep in mind that when you are pregnant, you will need to urinate more frequently and will be hungry more than usual, so these aren't always signs of diabetes. But, again if you are concerned, have your doctor test you for diabetes.
Also, keep in mind that most women that develop gestational diabetes do not ever have any signs. They are commonly diagnosed by a regular check between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.
It is very important to get tested, because gestational diabetes can affect your body and your baby's. When your blood has extra glucose, the body sends it to the fetus, where the fetus makes more insulin the manage the extra glucose. In turn, the fetus's body stores the extra glucose as fat, causing it to become larger than normal, which can cause a delivery concern.
So remember, if you think that something is going on, have your doctor examine you and the fetus.
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