Medical Conditions - Diabetes During Pregnancy

Diabetes during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. It occurs in pregnant women, and they are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes after a few years of pregnancy. There is an increase in the level of blood glucose. During pregnancy, the placenta provides essential nutrients and oxygen to the baby, and it also produces some hormones and glucose. If the pancreas is unable to produce insulin to tackle this situation, then the blood sugar level gets raised, resulting in gestational diabetes. It can affect the health of women and the baby, and regular blood sugar monitoring is needed.