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Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar( diabetes) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM) is a condition that occurs during pregnancy. Like other forms of diabetes, GDM involves a defect in the way the body processes and uses sugars(glucose) in the diet.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a condition that occurs during pregnancy. Like other forms of diabetes, gestational diabetes involves a defect in the way the body processes and uses sugars(glucose) in the diet.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
What Is Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a special kind of diabetes that happens only during pregnancy (gestation). Changes that occur in your body while youre pregnant cause your blood sugar (glucose) to be too high. This can cause problems for the baby and for you.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Blood Glucose Screening During Pregnancy
A blood glucose screening tests for gestational diabetes. With this disease, changes in your body during pregnancy cause your blood sugar (glucose) to be too high. This is a serious condition that can be controlled with diet and, if needed, medication.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Monitoring Your Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
The only way to be sure your blood sugar stays within a normal range is to check it. You may be asked to check your blood sugar at home one or more times a day.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 21, 2005
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