Gestational Diabetes - Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about gestational diabetes:	What is gestational diabetes? What causes gestational diabetes? What is insulin resistance? What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes? How can gestational diabetes affect me? How can gestational diabetes affect my baby? What happens after pregnancy? What increases my risk for developing gestational diabetes? When do I need to call my doctor? How common is gestational diabetes?
Being diagnosed:	Should I be screened for gestational diabetes? What tests are used to diagnose gestational diabetes? What tests are used to monitor my baby?
Getting treatment:	How is gestational diabetes treated?
Ongoing concerns:	What can I do to prevent gestational diabetes in the future? What can I do to prevent type 2 diabetes? What can I do to prevent type 2 diabetes in my baby?
Living with gestational diabetes:	What changes do I need to make in my exercise routine? What is insulin, and who needs to take it? How do I count carbohydrate in planning my meals? How do I check my blood sugar at home? How do I give insulin shots if I need them? How do I deal with low blood sugar?

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Last Updated: January 12, 2006

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