Testing For Gestational Diabetes
Health Encyclopedia: Gestational Diabetes
Glucose intolerance during pregnancy
Symptoms
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Increased thirst - Increased urination
- Weight loss in spite of
increased appetite -
Fatigue - Nausea and vomiting
- Frequent infections including those of the bladder, vagina, and skin
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Blurred vision
Note: Usually there are no symptoms.
Signs and tests
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Expert & Community Posts
Diabetes Awareness: "No, it won't go away once the baby is born..."
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Health Guide
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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...groupHave an abnormal glucose tolerance levelDelivered a baby over 9 pounds and/or have a history of gestational diabetesAre overweightHave high cholesterol Symptoms of Pre-DiabetesBecause there... Read more »Glucose tolerance test
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Related News
Diabetes Before Pregnancy Doubles in Women, Teens
May 09, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More women and teens are developing diabetes before they become pregnant. A new study from Kaiser Permanente looked at 175,249... Read summary »
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August 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women who experience diabetes while they're pregnant are significantly more likely to develop type 2 diabetes following the... Read summary »
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June 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Women who develop a form of diabetes associated with pregnancy should continue receiving regular checkups for diabetes after... Read summary »
Healthy Gums Equal Healthy Babies
September 30, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? One step to a healthier newborn might be a new toothbrush and some better dental hygiene. The reason: gum disease is linked to a... Read summary »
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gaining too much weight during pregnancy may be harder on your baby than you think. A new report from the Kaiser Permanente... Read summary »
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