Fortunately, gestational diabetes isn’t a permanent health problem. However, the condition is taken very seriously because it can lead to issues for both mom and baby if it is not properly treated. Risk factors for developing the condition vary. For example, women aged 25 or older are already at a higher risk for gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in a person’s blood is abnormally high. Diabetes is a treatable, controllable disease, but if not actively taken care of, can lead to serious health complications (e.g. heart disease, stroke, loss of vision, amputation, kidney failure, and nerve damage). Many of those who are
