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Diabetes - Type 3 (Gestational Diabetes)

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This diabetes usually develop in the pregnancy period and more common in women over age 30, who are overweight and those who have a family history of diabetes. Gestational diabetes is caused by the inability of the tissues to absorb glucose from the bloodstream during pregnancy due to a lack of the hormone insulin. 

Gestational diabetes can be controlled by a special diet and in almost all cases, it will disappear soon after the birth of the child however women who have had it are at increased risk of developing type II diabetes in later life. If it is not controlled, the fetus may gain excessive amount of weight. Delivery may be more difficult because of the large size of the baby and forceps may be needed and the risk of stillbirth is greater. Despite this, most diabetic women deliver vaginally and successfully. New born babies are also at risk of having low blood sugar levels at birth. 

Symptoms of the Gestational diabetes are fatigue, increased thirst and appetite and passing large amounts of urine.  A diabetic mother may be more prone to urinary tract and other infections, thrush, high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, hydramnios (excess amniotic fluid) and Eclampsia  (Eclampsia is an acute life threatening condition of both mother and fetus, characterised by convulsions, coma, hypertension etc). But many women with the Gestational diabetes do not develop symptoms. 

Treatment Diabetic women who are pregnant need careful monitoring to keep a close check on their condition and they are normally considered a high risk pregnancy. Good control of the diabetes by a modified diet which includes less sugar than normal and greater amounts of fiber and starchy carbohydrates during the first Trimester of pregnancy greatly lowers the risk of abnormalities in the baby. Some women also need insulin injections. Blood sugar level must be checked at least once every 2 weeks. 





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 1.  Posted on : 6.5.2014  By  :  Nosiphiwo Dake , Cape Town View Answer (1) Post Answer
 

Hi,my mom is diabetic patient and also has high blood pressure.at home we are having difficulty in knowing exactly what kind of food to feed her as she has lost of weight since the attack from diabetese and she's constantly in pain in her hands ie.wrist joints and she's mostly weak and frail.she is 67 years old.please help.

 
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Poor control of diabetes mellitis will lead to weight loss. Please refer the following link for the diet for diabetic patients. https://www.webindia123.com/health/disease/diab/care.htm The pain in her hands may be due to Arthritis. Please consult your doctor for further treatment of her multiple problems.

  Posted By :Admin , | On 26.5.2014
 2.  Posted on : 9.1.2014  By  :  Muhammad Hamza , Karachi View Answer (1) Post Answer
 

I Muhammad Hamaza my age 17th year I was sugar pation for Type-I kind for help and soport me

 
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Please refer to the following link for information on type 1 Diabetes. https://www.webindia123.com/health/disease/diab/type.htm

  Posted By :Admin , | On 26.5.2014
 3.  Posted on : 16.10.2013  By  :  sunita sharma , Bilaspur (C.G) View Answer (1) Post Answer
 

My age is 41 and my high fasting blood sugar is 114 mg/dl. My pp blood sugar is 201 mg/dl and my problem is how to low my bloodn sugar.

 
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Please refer to the following link for more information on diabetes https://www.webindia123.com/health/disease/diab/type.htm

  Posted By :Admin , | On 26.5.2014
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