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Submitted by deepikabalshanker on 27 December 2017

hello.... is gestational diabetes dangerous for baby n mother after 9 months of delivery...?

PatientsEngage

Wed, 12/27/2017 - 19:44

Deepikabalshanke, gestational diabetes can and should be managed during pregnancy. If it is not managed, it adds to complications in delivery and increases risk of baby having diabetes. For the mother too, gestational diabetes can evolve into Type 2 diabetes. This explains the risks https://www.patientsengage.com/conditions/pregnancy-and-diabetes

Here are some tips to manage gestational diabetes:
https://www.patientsengage.com/healthy-living/how-prevent-diabetes-if-y…
https://www.patientsengage.com/healthy-living/how-control-diabetes-duri…

Let us know if you need any help or would like to talk to a specialist

kumar shrishti

Sun, 01/14/2018 - 11:50

ya ..it is dangerous...bt it can be maintatined....take good care of your health...dont take stress at all
bcoz...if u take stress it will affect u r body and u r baby health also...so always be happy...take proper medication and belive in god....

And go for regular checkup to hospital...montionr u r sugar levels....

Dr S. Patel

Mon, 01/15/2018 - 19:58

Gestational diabetes is not dangerous if blood sugar levels are controlled. Your gynecologist should be able to help you monitor your diabetes and deliver a healthy baby.