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Updated April 18th 2025, 14:45 IST Hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to insulin resistance, increasing the risk of developing gestational diabetes. Gestational Diabetes: You may often hear about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, two of the most common forms of diabetes responsible for thousands of deaths worldwide. However, gestational diabetes is also another form that occurs only during pregnancy in some women with no history of diabetes.
Gestational diabetes is generally considered less risky than Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and often resolves after delivery. Also read: A Heart That Never Skips A Beat: Taiwan Performs World's First 'Non-Stop Beating' Heart Transplant However, it's essential to understand the hidden risks associated with gestational diabetes to better protect both yourself and your baby. What causes gestational diabetes? Hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to insulin resistance, increasing the risk of developing gestational diabetes.
What defines well-controlled, poorly controlled, and uncontrolled glucose levels? The National Institute of Health (NIH) explains, “Well-controlled glucose levels are when your levels are in the range that acceptable for you. Uncontrolled or poorly-controlled glucose levels means your blood sugar levels are too high, even if you're treating your condition. What is considered well-controlled, poorly-controlled and uncontrolled can vary from person to person.
” Here's a list of glycemic control for people with gestational diabetes, highlighted by NIH : Published April 18th 2025, 14:45 IST.
