22/03/2026
This is Mommy M, a 33 year-old G1P0 diagnosed case of Gestational Diabetes- diet controlled.
With proper counseling, blood sugar monitoring, a tailored diet, fetal surveillance, and regular prenatal check ups, she was able to carry this healthy baby boy weighing 2.4kg to term and without complications.
Congratulations to the new parents aaaanndd
Thank you for the coffee! Hehe โ๏ธ
What is GDM?
- GDM or Gestational diabetes mellitus is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who did not have it before.
SCREENING:
1. Fasting blood sugar (FBS)- on the 1st visit
2. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)-
at 24-28 weeks AOG or earlier if with risk factors
EFFECTS ON PREGNANCY (if left unmanaged):
1. Preeclampsia
2. Cesarean delivery
3. Preterm labor
4. Type 2 diabetes later in life, for the mother
5. Fetal macrosomia (large birth weight)
6. Congenital anomalies
7. Birth injuries
8. Hypoglycemia after birth
9. Increased risk of developing obesity and diabetes for the baby
MANAGEMENT:
Glucose monitoring, diet, exercise, and in some cases- Insulin therapy.
It is also important to re-screen the mother 4-12 weeks postpartum for persistent diabetes.
