What is Gestational Diabetes?

Occurs when the body can’t produce enough insulin during pregnancy.

Risk Factors

● Heart disease
● High blood pressure
● Obesity before pregnancy
● History of gestational diabetes
● PCOS
● Family history of diabetes

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)

● A pregnancy screening test for sugar processing.

Ill Effects on Mother & Child

● Mother: Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney issues, C-section risk, pregnancy complications.
● Child: Large birth size, low blood sugar, breathing issues, early birth, obesity risk.