Patient's question:
My wife has been pregnant for four months. Today, she went for a routine check-up, and the doctor said she has a bit of gestational diabetes. What should we do about it? Will gestational diabetes go away?Doctor's answer:
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is caused by elevated blood sugar levels due to the influence of various endocrine hormones during early pregnancy. This condition cannot be confirmed to fully recover postpartum, as some individuals may return to normal after delivery, while others may develop into ordinary diabetes, requiring long-term medication to treat gestational diabetes caused by the placenta's expulsion and the rapid rise of insulin-resistant hormones. Postpartum, it is important to quickly recheck fasting blood sugar levels. Many patients can return to normal blood sugar levels, but if the blood sugar value remains high, it should be diagnosed as diabetes. Early pregnancy should be split if normal, and blood sugar levels should be checked carefully every three years. It is necessary to check blood sugar levels carefully before diagnosis to ensure normalcy.Aluminum.