A brief intro. of gestational diabetes Diabetes & Pregnancy A brief intro. of gestational diabetes

Definition G estational D iabetes M ellitus Women WITHOUT previously diagnosed diabetes exhibit high blood glucose levels during pregnancy.

Pathophysiology Increased glucose need from the baby Interference between pregnancy related factors and insulin receptors Elevated blood sugar level Gestational diabetes

Complication - Moms Decreased fertility rate Pre-eclampsia(先兆子痫) Increased risk of diabetes II Reoccurrence during 2nd pregnancy Other complications during delivery Smaller birth weight babies in managed GDM

Complication - Babies Polyhydramnios(羊水过多) Neurological deficits Growth acceleration Growth restriction Fetal obesity Birth defects Miscarriage

Risk Factors Smoking Family history Medical history Overweight Ethnic group Age(>35)

Treatment

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