The condition is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by the action of hormones produced during pregnancy that blocks the action of insulin.
Gestational diabetes can be prevented with high levels of physical activity and fitness routine before pregnancy, which also brings down the risk of type 2 diabetes after delivery.
Women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) may have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease development finds a new study.
Short sleep duration is associated with elevated blood sugar levels in pregnancy as well as an increased risk for developing gestational diabetes.