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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus |
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Written by Dr Rajesh Kesari MD
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Thursday, 07 May 2009 08:15 |
- The babies who are exposed to high levels of insulin, grow bigger in size (medically called macrosomia), on average weighing more than 4 Kgs. This may complicate their their normal delivery and even require Caesarian delivery. Such mothers are prone to infections, they may also develop other complications like High Blood Pressure, Pre-eclampsia, and run the risk of a premature delivery.
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- After birth, babies of mothers who develop Diabetes during pregnancy may develop hypoglycemia- low blood glucose ( symptoms- irritation, weakness, abnormal crying, bluish coloration). Treatment of this may require admission to Neonatal ICU ( Intensive care Unit)
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- Such babies may also develop Hypocalcaemia- deficiency of calcium in blood and other electrolyte disturbance, Respiratory Distress Syndrome (difficulty in breathing), Hyperbilirubinemia- Jaundice. Treatment of this may require admission to Neonatal ICU ( Intensive care Unit)
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- Such babies are themselves prone to develop Diabetes, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure and Heart Diseases during their adulthood. The chances are 3-4 times more than as compared to otherwise normal babies.
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- Mothers who develop GDM have much more likelihood of developing Diabetes than other women, They should have their Blood Glucose checked 3 months after the delivery , and if normal check every 6 months after that to rule out development of Diabetes.
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Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 07:06 |
Diabetes & Pregnancy 