Gestational Diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is gestational diabetes?
A
Develops during pregnancy
2-10%
2
Q
It increases the risk for what type of delivery?
And what type of complications?
A
Cesarean ( c section )
Neonatal
3
Q
What can affect gestational diabetes? (3)
A
Obese
Advanced maternal age
Family history
4
Q
Notes
63% chance of type 2 within 16 years
A
