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Gestational Diabetes
Endocrinology & Diabetology · Endocrine & Metabolic
Moderate
Severity
Common — affects a notable proportion of pregnancies in India, with South Asian ethnicity being a recognised risk factor
Prevalence
No
Contagious
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Treatment typically begins with dietary modification and regular physical activity as advised during pregnancy
- 2along with regular blood sugar monitoring to track control. Insulin therapy
- 3which is safe during pregnancy
- 4is added if blood sugar targets are not achieved through lifestyle measures alone
- 5since many oral diabetes medications are not preferred during pregnancy. Close monitoring of foetal growth and wellbeing throughout the remainder of the pregnancy
- 6along with a follow-up glucose test after delivery
- 7are important parts of comprehensive care.
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