Gestational diabetes is a kind of diabetes that develops during pregnancy and usually goes away after child birth.

Causes

• Hormones produced during pregnancy

Symptoms
There are no symptoms in most cases but if present they may include:

• Increased thirst
• Increased urination
• Bladder infections
• Yeast infections
• Fatigue

Treatment

• Planned meals as per each patient’s requirements
• Regular exercise within safe levels
• Medications in cases where diet and exercise do not help

Prevention
Not much can be done to prevent gestational diabetes although risk may be reduced by:

• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Eating a balanced diet
• Regular physical activity