Diabetes and pregnancy

Gestational diabetes

Some mothers develop signs of diabetes only while they are pregnant, the symptoms disappearing once they have given birth.

Gestational diabetes and your unborn child

Diabetes mellitus may have very serious consequences for the unborn baby. The chances that a mother with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus loses her baby, is significantly increased. Pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes also carry a higher risk for the baby.

Gestational diabetes mellitus and diet

A woman with gestational diabetes should follow a diet devised specifically for her. It is important to seek advice from a registered dietician, as several factors have to be considered in planning an appropriate diet.

Gestational diabetes mellitus and exercise

Aerobic exercise has immediate and long-term beneficial effects on insulin production and glucose utilisation.