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.

Aug 1, 2009 - Adrienne Larocque

If you have just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy, here are ways to eat healthy and keep your gestational diabetes under control.

Jan 14, 2011 - Brenda Lane

The first step towards controlling gestational diabetes is following a regular yet flexible diet plan. Carbohydrate counting can be used to keep sugar levels normal.

Nov 23, 2009 - Mariam Anthony

Research shows that tryptophan in the mother's diet can prevent gestational diabetes. Learn what experts say about other ways to avoid gestational diabetes.

Jan 31, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Gestational diabetes increases the risk of pregnancy complications and c-section deliveries. Proper diabetes management can help reduce these risks.

Oct 23, 2010 - Jody Morse

The link between gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes is unmistakable and more women need to be made aware of their risk factors.

Feb 18, 2011 - Pamela Rodriguez

A pregnant woman can develop gestational diabetes during her pregnancy. Here is what a woman needs to know about the condition.

Dec 28, 2010 - Tamara Frank

About 20% of expectant moms are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Although this diagnosis seems threatening, gestational diabetes is actually easily managed.

Mar 6, 2010 - Anna Inger

Chamomile tea has been used down through the ages as a natural remedy for anxiety and insomnia. Can it help diabetics too?

Mar 21, 2010 - Kristie Leong

New research suggests that there is a link between gestational diabetes and serotonin during pregnancy. Prevention is possible by eating plenty of protein.

Jun 29, 2010 - Brenda Lane

Canine diabetes is a complex condition that can cause many complications. Some can be life-threatening, so owners of diabetic dogs must be alert for signs of problems.

May 31, 2009 - Darlene Norris

Despite good blood sugar control, diabetics continue to suffer from vision loss, kidney failure and neuropathy. But those complications can be prevented.

Jan 30, 2011 - Mario Carini

How can you figure out whether or not you may have gestational diabetes? Here are some signs and symptoms to pay attention to.

Jan 21, 2011 - Brenda Lane

Diabetes during pregnancy can increase the risk of complications, so the development of an artificial pancreas is a welcome advance.

Jan 31, 2011 - Veronica Mitchell

Diabetic renal disease is a serious complication in diabetes. Early diagnosis is vital to halt the progression of diabetic nephropathy to kidney failure.

Jan 13, 2011 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

Gestational Diabetes causes high blood glucose levels because hormones block the body's use of insulin. Treatment includes diet, exercise, and insulin.

Nov 10, 2010 - Caron Pescatore

Complications can occur during pregnancy. Some are fairly common, such as bleeding and miscarriage. Others such as placenta previa happen less frequently.

Nov 20, 2010 - Nancy Morrish

Recognizing the symptoms of acute or sudden complications of diabetes is important because they can be life threatening in the absence of prompt medical attention.

Nov 12, 2009 - Ngozi Oguejiofo

Diabetes is the result of the body's inability to break down glucose and leads to health problems. Loss of toes, feet, or limbs is one consequence.

Jul 31, 2010 - Marian Henderson

A brief guide to learn about diabetes, insulin, blood sugar, A1C testing, and other related issues to the metabolic disease that afflicts millions of people

Aug 26, 2010 - Roberto Porta