Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes occurs when your body cannot use blood sugar correctly during pregnancy. This type of diabetes is similar to Type 2 diabetes. Women with gestational diabetes tend be over the age of 30 and overweight. There may also be a family history of the condition. If you had gestational diabetes with one pregnancy, you are likely to have it again. Gestational diabetes occurs in about four percent of pregnancies. You usually have no symptoms. Gestational diabetes is usually diagnosed through the blood work you have during weeks 24-28 of your pregnancy or if you had the condition during a previous pregnancy. It is also possible that the first blood work you have after becoming pregnant may detect gestational diabetes. If you are concerned about developing gestational diabetes, be sure to discuss it with your doctor. In order to study the relationship between Periodontal Disease and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Woman's Health Research Institute is conducting a study in pregnant women. Gum disease is the most common infectious disease and could affect up to 50% of pregnant women. There is growing evidence suggesting that there is a relationship between periodontal disease and type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Read more to find out if you qualify. If you are interested in participating please contact Woman's Health Research Institute at 225-231-5275. |
The registered dietitians at Woman’s offer private consultations designed to help you make the right nutritional choices for you, as well as your family. They’re also available to provide guidance for nutritional needs related to specific health concerns, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and pregnancy. If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, Woman’s Diabetes Center will draw upon the expertise of different healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive program to meet your special needs. The Center's certified diabetes educator is a registered nurse who teaches you how to use a home blood glucose monitor to check your blood sugar, as well as any other procedures or information you need to know. For more information, check our online Health Library for articles under “Diabetes Index", “Pregnancy” and “Nutrition,” or call the Diabetes Center at 924-8550.
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