Definition & Basics
This term describes diabetes first recognized during pregnancy.
What is gestational diabetes?
Having this condition before pregnancy increases the risk of GDM
What is prediabetes or obesity?
Despite being a form of diabetes, GDM often presents with this number of symptoms.
What is none?
At 24–28 weeks, this initial screening test checks glucose levels one hour after drinking a sweet solution.
What is the 1-hour glucose challenge test?
This non-pharmacological intervention is the first line of management.
What is diet modification?
Gestational diabetes usually develops during this trimester.
What is the second or third trimester?
Women over this age are at increased risk for gestational diabetes.
What is 25?
Two common classic diabetes symptoms: increased urination and increased thirst.
What are polyuria and polydipsia?
If the 1-hour test is abnormal, this longer test is performed.
What is the 3-hour oral glucose tolerance test?
This daily habit helps increase insulin sensitivity and control blood sugar.
What is exercise?
This hormone-related change during pregnancy causes insulin resistance.
What are placental hormone changes?
A family history of this condition raises GDM risk.
What is Type 2 diabetes?
This test, not symptoms, is usually how GDM is discovered.
What is glucose screening?
This is the fasting glucose threshold that typically indicates GDM.
What is 95 mg/dL?
This type of medication is the primary drug used when lifestyle changes are not enough.
What is insulin?
Unlike Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes typically resolves at this time.
What is after delivery?
This type of pregnancy, involving more than one baby, increases stress on the pancreas.
What is a multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets)?
Excessive amniotic fluid, a possible sign, is known as this.
What is polyhydramnios?
This group of pregnant people should be screened early due to higher risk.
Who are high-risk patients (obesity, PCOS, previous GDM)?
Blood glucose must be checked this many times per day for most patients.
What is 4 times per day? (fasting + after meals)
This organ’s inability to keep up with increased insulin demand leads to gestational diabetes.
What is the pancreas?
Having this condition in a prior pregnancy increases recurrence risk by up to 50%.
What is previous gestational diabetes?
Uncontrolled GDM can cause the fetus to grow too large, a condition known as this.
What is macrosomia?
This test is used postpartum to check for Type 2 diabetes.
What is the 2-hour OGTT at 6–12 weeks postpartum?
This specialist may join the care team to help patients manage dietary changes.
What is a registered dietitian or diabetes educator?