Gestational diabetes refers to the discovery of high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. The signs of gestational diabetes in pregnancy are fatigue, excessive thirst, frequency and amount of urination. While these are also common symptoms of pregnancy, potential risks are not only to you but your unborn child, so it is very important to have a blood test and monitor your health closely. Those most at risk for developing signs of gestational diabetes in pregnancy are women who are overweight, have poor glucose tolerance, and a family history of diabetes. African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans are also at greater risk. The risks to the unborn child include increased likelihood of miscarriage or birth defects in major organs such as the heart and brain. There may be over-nutrition of the fetus, which causes low blood sugar at birth. Properly monitored and treated, however, even a woman with diabetes can …

Signs of gestational diabetes in pregnancy may not show until the third trimester. Gestational diabetes is a condition in which high blood sugar levels are found during pregnancy. It occurs in about 4% of pregnancies.

Almost all women develop glucose intolerance to some degree. It is the result of hormonal changes. These hormones help to prevent the mother from having too low of blood sugar levels, and normally extra insulin is produced as well. In cases of gestational diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to counter the raised blood sugar levels.

Normally, there are no signs of gestational diabetes in pregnancy until the mother is tested by her doctor. Still, you should speak to your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• Increased thirst
• Increase urination
• Hunger which persists after meals
• Blurred vision

Women are expected to urinate more and feel hungry more often during …