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There are mainly three types of diabetes -
1. Type 1 diabetes
2. Type 2 diabetes
3. Gestational diabetes
In this article, we will discuss in detail about gestational diabetes. Before going to that, we will see in brief about other types.
Type 1 diabetes
In type 1, the body does not produce insulin and people with this type of diabetes depend on injections of insulin to regulate your metabolism. Also known as insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) or juvenile diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes
Is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2, the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes.
Gestational diabetes
This is a temporary form of insulin resistance that usually occurs in the middle of pregnancy. This results in excessive production of hormones in the body, or the inability of the pancreas to produce extra insulin is needed during pregnancy in women with no history of diabetes.
Without enough insulin, sugar builds up in the blood to high levels and usually disappears after childbirth.
Gestational diabetes is a type that occurs in the later stages of pregnancy. As the placenta supports the growing fetus, it produces hormones. These hormones can interfere with the ability of the mother to produce and use insulin.
It is important to control gestational diabetes at an early stage in order to avoid baby's exposure to excess glucose, which is then stored as fat. Too much glucose in the womb not only leads to a very fat baby, but can lead to other problems such as obesity and type 2 diabetes in adulthood.
All pregnant women should be tested for gestational diabetes between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. Treatment of gestational diabetes should start quickly to prevent adverse effects to the mother and baby.
Treatment includes special meal plans and regular physical activity, and blood glucose testing every day to keep it under control.
Risk Factors
1. This type of diabetes tends to run in families.
2. Being overweight can increase the risk of this diabetes.
3. Native Americans, African-Americans and Hispanics or Latinos are more likely than whites and Asians.
This type of diabetes usually disappears after the mother at birth. However, once the women had gestational type are more likely to develop in future pregnancies and more likely to develop type 2.
1. Type 1 diabetes
2. Type 2 diabetes
3. Gestational diabetes
In this article, we will discuss in detail about gestational diabetes. Before going to that, we will see in brief about other types.
Type 1 diabetes
In type 1, the body does not produce insulin and people with this type of diabetes depend on injections of insulin to regulate your metabolism. Also known as insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) or juvenile diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes
Is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2, the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes.
Gestational diabetes
This is a temporary form of insulin resistance that usually occurs in the middle of pregnancy. This results in excessive production of hormones in the body, or the inability of the pancreas to produce extra insulin is needed during pregnancy in women with no history of diabetes.
Without enough insulin, sugar builds up in the blood to high levels and usually disappears after childbirth.
Gestational diabetes is a type that occurs in the later stages of pregnancy. As the placenta supports the growing fetus, it produces hormones. These hormones can interfere with the ability of the mother to produce and use insulin.
It is important to control gestational diabetes at an early stage in order to avoid baby's exposure to excess glucose, which is then stored as fat. Too much glucose in the womb not only leads to a very fat baby, but can lead to other problems such as obesity and type 2 diabetes in adulthood.
All pregnant women should be tested for gestational diabetes between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. Treatment of gestational diabetes should start quickly to prevent adverse effects to the mother and baby.
Treatment includes special meal plans and regular physical activity, and blood glucose testing every day to keep it under control.
Risk Factors
1. This type of diabetes tends to run in families.
2. Being overweight can increase the risk of this diabetes.
3. Native Americans, African-Americans and Hispanics or Latinos are more likely than whites and Asians.
This type of diabetes usually disappears after the mother at birth. However, once the women had gestational type are more likely to develop in future pregnancies and more likely to develop type 2.