Gestational Diabetes |
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Gestational Diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, when certain hormones stop insulin from working properly.
It is usually detected during a routine screening test at 28 weeks.
Gestational Diabetes is usually managed with healthy eating and blood glucose monitoring alone although insulin injections may be required.
Women who have had Gestational diabetes can prevent type 2 diabetes in later life through healthy eating and physical activity.