Summary

Gestational diabetes is glucose_intolerance first recognized in pregnancy. It is usually screened at 24 to 28 weeks with an oral_glucose_tolerance_test. Common risk_factors include high BMI, age over 25, family history of diabetes, and prior gestational_diabetes. Potential maternal_complications include hypertensive disorders and cesarean birth. Potential fetal_complications include macrosomia and neonatal hypoglycemia. Most cases resolve after delivery, but there is increased type_2_diabetes_risk for mother and child. Typical management uses diet, activity, glucose checks, and sometimes insulin.