Articles related to "Gestational Diabetes Mellitus"

A definition of gestational diabetes, how it is diagnosed, the treatments and the complications that can occur if the disease is left uncontrolled.

Some women may face a higher likelihood of developing diabetes during pregnancy than others. Here are the main risk factors for gestational diabetes.

Elevated blood glucose during pregnancy can increase a woman's risk of developing Type II diabetes in the future. It also increases risks for her unborn child.

For years, pregnant women were advised to avoid strenuous exercise; over the past decade, attitudes toward activity during pregnancy have undergone a refreshing change.