{"id":1606,"date":"2023-09-20T12:10:28","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T09:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/?post_type=ypiresies&#038;p=1606"},"modified":"2025-10-17T12:23:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:23:32","slug":"gestational-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"ypiresies","link":"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/ypiresies\/pregnancy\/gestational-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Gestational Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Gestational diabetes<\/strong> is a common condition that can develop during pregnancy. It affects about <strong>3% to 4%<\/strong> of pregnancies and is considered a complication that requires prompt attention to protect the health of both mother and baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2640ea58 gb-headline-text\">What is Gestational Diabetes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar that typically appears during the <strong>third trimester<\/strong> of pregnancy. It may result from pre-existing diabetes (such as Type 1 diabetes) or develop due to pregnancy-related hormonal changes that affect the body\u2019s ability to use insulin effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4b0d2802 gb-headline-text\">Who Is at Higher Risk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While any pregnant woman can develop gestational diabetes, certain factors increase the risk, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Age over 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of Type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overweight or excessive weight gain during pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous gestational diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous delivery of a baby weighing over 4 kg (8.8 lbs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History of unexplained fetal death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8b691020 gb-headline-text\">Effects of Gestational Diabetes on the Mother and Baby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>For the Mother:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preterm birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preeclampsia, eclampsia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of hypertension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased amniotic fluid levels (polyhydramnios)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cesarean delivery and complications during labor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased risk of developing diabetes later in life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>For the Baby:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Macrosomia (birth weight over 4 kg), which can cause delivery complications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficult labor, with potential risks of injury or birth asphyxia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delayed fetal development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk of hypoglycemia at birth, as well as low magnesium and calcium levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher chance of neonatal jaundice and premature birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased risk of fetal death<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater likelihood of childhood and adolescent obesity and development of diabetes in adulthood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8968fd66 gb-headline-text\">How Is Gestational Diabetes Diagnosed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Screening for gestational diabetes is routinely done between <strong>24 and 28 weeks<\/strong> of pregnancy with an <strong>Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)<\/strong>. This involves blood sampling at specific intervals after the ingestion of a glucose solution. Before the test, the pregnant woman will receive dietary instructions from her obstetrician to ensure accurate results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bbe78900 gb-headline-text\">Managing Gestational Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cornerstone of managing gestational diabetes is a <strong>healthy, balanced diet<\/strong> designed to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Regular monitoring of blood glucose with a glucose meter helps adjust dietary plans as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If lifestyle and dietary modifications do not adequately control blood sugar, <strong>insulin therapy<\/strong> may be prescribed to protect the health of both mother and baby.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-57e9b55c\">\n\n<p><strong>Contact us<\/strong> for anything that concerns you at <strong><a>info@sfsivf.gr<\/a><\/strong> or by clicking the button below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sfsivf.gr\/en\/epikoinonia\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gestational diabetes is a common condition that can develop during pregnancy. 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