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Gestational Diabetes Directory
Gestational diabetes -- diabetes that develops during pregnancy -- is relatively common, affecting about 4% of all pregnant women. If untreated, gestational diabetes can cause serious complications for your baby. But with proper prenatal care, gestational diabetes can be detected and treated. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about gestational diabetes, including its causes, treatment, and much more.
Medical Reference
Do I Need an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test?
Find out how the oral glucose tolerance test can help diagnose diabetes. And see why anyone who is pregnant needs this test.
Diabetes Overview
WebMD offers readers an overview of diabetes.
The Basics of Gestational Diabetes
Learn about gestational diabetes, a problem that can develop in pregnancy and cause problems for both mom and baby.
Understanding the Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes
Read about symptoms of gestational diabetes.