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Pregnancy Diabetes Treatment in Ahmedabad

Pregnancy diabetes, also known as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels that occur for the first time during pregnancy and typically resolves after childbirth. Gestational diabetes affects about 2-10% of pregnancies.

During pregnancy, the body undergoes hormonal changes that can affect insulin action and lead to insulin resistance. When the body cannot produce enough insulin to overcome this resistance, gestational diabetes can occur. The exact cause of gestational diabetes is not fully understood, but certain factors increase the risk, including:

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Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels that occur for the first time during pregnancy and typically resolves after childbirth.

The exact cause is not fully understood, but hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to insulin resistance, where the body cannot effectively use insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Risk factors include being overweight or obese, having a family history of diabetes, being over the age of 25, having previously given birth to a large baby (weighing more than 9 pounds), and belonging to certain ethnic groups (such as Hispanic, African-American, Native American, or Asian).