Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a temporary form of diabetes that can arise during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes
Diabetes for two…diabetes diagnosis during pregnancy
There are several types of ‘diabetes in pregnancy’. Diabetes can sometimes present for the first time during a pregnancy. This type, which is usually picked up by a routine test about half way through the pregnancy, is called gestational diabetes.
What are the risks of having gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is estimated that 3% to 20% of women across Canada will develop gestational diabetes every year. So what are the risks of having gestational diabetes?
Managing a diagnosis of gestational diabetes
Pregnancy can present challenges for any women. However, managing a diagnosis of gestational diabetes can add additional challenges and therefore result in new stressors in a woman’s life.
