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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and usually goes away after the baby is born. It usually occurs around the 24th to 28th week of pregnancy.
The usual cause of gestational diabetes is an aberration in insulin production during pregnancy and changes in glucose metabolism during pregnancy. As insulin is absorbed in fat and there is excess deposition of fat during pregnancy this can also be attributed to the development of diabetes.
*Threefold risk for obese women as compared to non – obese women (WHO)
Treatment of Gestational Diabetes includes:
Nondrug Treatment –
For every mother child’s wellbeing is of utmost importance. Here are some steps you can take to prevent the development of Gestational Diabetes:
*World Health Organization recommends at least 4 visits to the doctor during pregnancy.
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