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Diabetes Collection - Gestational Diabetes


General Overview Gestational diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not make enough insulin or is unable to use all of the insulin needed during pregnancy. More InDepth What is gestational diabetes? What are the risk factors? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? What are the screening tests? How can I reduce my risk? What should I ask my healthcare provider about gestational diabetes? Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Cesarean birth Glycosylated hemoglobin test		Related Conditions High blood pressure Obesity Pre-eclampsia Respiratory distress syndrome in newborns Centers: Related Conditions Pregnancy center Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) Diabetes, complications Diabetes, general Resources American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International http://www.jdf.org National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Diseases http://www.niddk.nih.gov

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