what are signs and symptoms of gestational diabetes?
Oct 24, 2009 | Signs Symptoms of Diabetes
Routine testing is done for Gestational Diabetes because there are usually no signs or symptoms. Some of the typical signs of diabetes, such as frequent urination, vision problems, and increased hunger are also typical signs of pregnancy so are not reliable in diagnosing GD. Some type of screening for GD is typically done around 24-28 weeks gestation. I had GD with my last pregnancy 10 years ago and I have recently been diagnosed with Glucose Intolerance, a pre-diabetic condition. One of the risks of having GD is developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life.
October 25th, 2009 at 1:47 am
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October 25th, 2009 at 2:33 am
Routine testing is done for Gestational Diabetes because there are usually no signs or symptoms. Some of the typical signs of diabetes, such as frequent urination, vision problems, and increased hunger are also typical signs of pregnancy so are not reliable in diagnosing GD. Some type of screening for GD is typically done around 24-28 weeks gestation. I had GD with my last pregnancy 10 years ago and I have recently been diagnosed with Glucose Intolerance, a pre-diabetic condition. One of the risks of having GD is developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life.
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