

Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during a pregnancy. Uncontrolled prenatal high blood sugars affect both the mother and baby’s health. Nearly 10% of women who are pregnant in the U.S. each year are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Fortunately, early diagnosis and ongoing treatment can minimize complications and result in healthy outcomes. Know your personal risk factors if you are planning on becoming pregnant. Take steps to lower those modifi