hgestational diabetes

Question 1

what is it called when a woman has diabetes as a result of pregnancy

Answer 1

gestational diabetes

Question 2

what is it called when a woman has diabetes prior to becoming pregnant

Answer 2

pregestational diabetes

Question 3

what is gestational diabetes mellitus

Answer 3

condition of impaired glucose tolerance during pregnancy that most commonly develops during the second and third trimesters

Question 4

what should all pregnant woman be tested for

Answer 4

All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes with an oral glucose challenge test.

Question 5

how is diabetes diagnosed in pregnant women

Answer 5

oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

Question 6

what lifestyle advice can be given for gestational diabetes

Answer 6

glycemic control, e.g., dietary modifications and regular exercise

Question 7

if lifestyle advice is insuffient what can be commenced?

Answer 7

insulin therapy

Question 8

does gestational diabetes resolve after pregnancy

Answer 8

yes

Question 9

what complications can occur due to gestational diabetes

Answer 9

type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational hypertension, (pre)eclampsia