{"id":4244,"date":"2023-06-20T21:03:57","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T21:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/?p=4244"},"modified":"2023-06-20T21:03:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T21:03:58","slug":"gestational-diabetes-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/?p=4244","title":{"rendered":"Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some women may develop gestational diabetes in their second trimester, usually after week 24. Find out what causes it and how you can manage it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-178.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load wp-image-4245\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-178.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-178.png 970w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-178-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-178-770x321.png 770w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-178-293x122.png 293w, https:\/\/healthnews.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-178-390x163.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) happens when the body does not produce enough insulin, or when insulin is not used effectively due to natural bodily changes occuring in pregnancy. When that happens, you can&#8217;t effectively burn glucose to energy. This causes a build-up of glucose in the blood, also known as hyperglycaemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re diagnosed with GDM, you must&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/183\/parent-hub\/pregnancy\/gestational-diabetes#step1-self-monitory-blood-sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monitor your blood glucose levels<\/a>&nbsp;during your pregnancy. Here&#8217;s some basic information about this condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whoisatrisk\">Who is at Risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-who-is-at-risk.jpg\" alt=\"who is at risk\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-who-is-at-risk.jpg\" alt=\"who is at risk\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any woman can develop gestational diabetes. However, if you&#8217;re \u226540, have a family or personal history of diabetes or are overweight, you are at greater risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howtotestforgdm\">How to Test for GDM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-how-to-test.jpg\" alt=\"how to test for GDM\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-how-to-test.jpg\" alt=\"how to test for GDM\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will need to undergo an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). After a night of fasting, you will take\u00a0a fasting blood sample. You&#8217;ll then be given a sweet drink, and a repeat blood test will be done at one- and two-hour intervals. These tests will be used to determine your blood glucose reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whatisahealthybloodglucosereading\">What is a Healthy Blood Glucose Reading?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-healthy-reading.jpg\" alt=\"healthy blood glucose reading\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-healthy-reading.jpg\" alt=\"healthy blood glucose reading\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ideal targets for expectant mothers with GDM are 4.5-5.5mmol\/L pre-meal and bedtime, and 5.5-6.6mmol\/L 2 hours after meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howcommonisgdm\">How Common is GDM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestional-diabetes-how-common.jpg\" alt=\"how common is GDM\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestional-diabetes-how-common.jpg\" alt=\"how common is GDM\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-is-it-permanent.jpg\" alt=\"how common is GDM\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-is-it-permanent.jpg\" alt=\"how common is GDM\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s not as uncommon as you think \u2014 one in five mothers has gestational\u00a0diabetes during\u00a0pregnancy. In fact, it is\u00a0recommended that all pregnant women get screened for gestational\u00a0diabetes starting from week 24 of pregnancy so the outcomes can be better managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"isitpermanent\">Is It Permanent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20370%20247'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-is-it-permanent.jpg\" alt=\"is it permanent\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/sites\/assets\/Assets\/Categories\/Body%20Care\/gestational-diabetes-is-it-permanent.jpg\" alt=\"is it permanent\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is, diabetes in pregnancy will more often than not resolve after the delivery. However, it may persist in a small group, where mums will need long-term follow-up and treatment. Make time for the follow-up OGTT as it is key to detecting diabetes early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/live-healthy\/1606\/gestational-diabetes-what-you-need-to-know\">https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/live-healthy\/1606\/gestational-diabetes-what-you-need-to-know<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some women may develop gestational diabetes in their second trimester, usually after week 24. Find out what causes it and how you can manage it Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) happens when the body does not produce enough insulin, or when insulin is not used effectively due to natural bodily changes occuring in pregnancy. When that happens, you can&#8217;t effectively burn glucose to energy. This causes a build-up of glucose in the blood, also known as hyperglycaemia. 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