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What happens to a baby whose mother has gestational diabetes and doesn't get it under control?
The main risk factor in uncontrolled gestational diabetes is rapid weight gain in the fetus. The increased blood sugar in the bloodstream can cause the baby to pack on the pounds. Bigger babies make for more complicated deliveries. Untreated gestational diabetes can also mean that your baby has an increased risk of becoming obese.
How is diabetes linked to personal health?
Diabetes is a chronic disease which, for the most part is caused by personal lifestyle choices. Improper diet and lack of physical exercise are the two most common lifestyle components that lead to diabetes. Obesity is closely related to both of these personal lifestyle choices, and is a risk factor for diabetes. There are at least three common types of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes, also called Juvenile or Insulin dependent diabetes, occurs when the pancreas does not make sufficient insulin. Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form and traditionally occurred only in adulthood. With the obesity epidemic, this form of diabetes is more and more prevalent even in children. Gestational diabetes is diagnosed when it occurs during pregnancy, although some people with gestational diabetes are really Type 2 diabetics who were never evaluated by a health-care provider. Type 1 diabetes does not appear to be linked to personal lifestyle choices. On the other hand, both Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes are convincingly linked to poor dietary choices, inadequate exercise and obesity.
What disorder make you extremely thirsty and having to pee often?
diabetes?
What are some risks from gestational diabetes?
The main risk is a baby that gains too much weight in the womb. When your body is not processing sugar regularly (due to insulin resistance) that sugar enters the bloodstream supplied to the baby. The baby can then pack on the pounds. This is why it is important to maintain a healthy, low-carb, low-sugar diet if you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Your doctor will monitor your baby's weight closely to determine if you need to deliver early or have a c-section. Some babies are too big to make a vaginal delivery safely.
If a schnauzer has diabetes will he lose hair?
Well, Schnauzers don't shed, but they do tend to lose hair. Having diabetes Will make them weaker and lose more hair in an act of shedding, so yes.
A woman have a healthy baby if she has diabetes type 2?
Yes. Continue to follow your diet and monitor your blood sugars. Some doctors suggest testing you urine to make sure you are not spilling glucose. I developed gestational diabetes and had a healthy 7 pound 10 ounce baby. I just watched my carb intake and took long acting insulin in the morning.
Can the flu shot make you get a period after not having them for 17 months?
Not likely.
How can one determine if they have inherited the potential for certain diseases such as cancer or diabetes?
The best way to find out if you have inherited a propensity to get cancer and diabetes is to get a blood test done. They will be able to look at your genetic make up and find if you are likely to get these.
Are men who are uncircumsized more likely to get a female?
It will not make a difference in having a female.
Which one of these will make it more likely to reach your goals?
having specific goals
Does having diabetes affect your life span?
Sometimes. it's supposed to make u live 15 yrs less that if u were non diabetic
Gestational diabetes?
DefinitionGestational diabetes is high blood sugar (diabetes) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.Alternative NamesGlucose intolerance during pregnancyCauses, incidence, and risk factorsRisk factors for gestational diabetes include:African or Hispanic ancestryBeing older than 25 when pregnantFamily history of diabetesGiving birth to a previous baby that weighed more than 9 poundsObesityRecurrent infectionsUnexplained miscarriage or death of a newbornSymptomsUsually there are no symptoms, or the symptoms are mild and not life threatening to the pregnant woman. Often, the blood sugar (glucose) level returns to normal after delivery.Symptoms may include:Blurred visionFatigueFrequent infections, including those of the bladder, vagina, and skinIncreased thirstIncreased urinationNausea and vomitingWeight loss in spite of increased appetiteSigns and testsGestational diabetes may not cause symptoms. All pregnant women should receive an oral glucose tolerance test between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy to screen for the condition.TreatmentThe goals of treatment are to keep blood sugar (glucose) levels within normal limits during the pregnancy, and to make sure that the fetus is healthy.WATCHING YOUR BABYYour health care provider should closely check both you and your fetus throughout the pregnancy. Fetal monitoring to check the size and health of the fetus often includes ultrasound and nonstress tests.A nonstress test is a very simple, painless test for you and your baby. A machine that hears and displays your baby's heartbeat (electronic fetal monitor) is placed on your abdomen. When the baby moves, its heart rate normally increases 15 - 20 beats above its regular rate.Your health care provider can look at the pattern of your baby's heartbeat compared to its movements and find out whether the baby is doing well. The health care provider will look for increases in the baby's normal heart rate, occurring within a certain period of time.DIET AND EXERCISEManaging your diet can give you the calories and nutrients you need for your pregnancy, control your blood sugar (glucose) levels, and avoid the need to take medications. Regular exercise also can help keep your blood sugar under better control.Eating a balanced diet is a key part of any pregnancy. The food you eat helps your baby grow and develop inside of you. Because every pregnancy is different, your doctor and dietitian will create a diet just for you.The best way to improve your diet is by eating a variety of healthy foods. Your doctor or nurse will prescribe a daily prenatal vitamin. They may suggest that you take extra iron or calcium. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you're a vegetarian or are on some other special diet.Remember that "eating for two" does not mean you need to eat twice as many calories. You usually need just 300 extra calories a day (such as a glass of milk, a banana, and 10 crackers).For details on what you should eat, see: Diabetes dietIf managing your diet does not control blood sugar (glucose) levels, you may be prescribed diabetes medicine by mouth or insulin therapy. You will need to monitor your blood sugar (glucose) levels during treatment.Expectations (prognosis)Pregnant women with gestational diabetes tend to have larger babies at birth. This can increase the chance of problems at the time of delivery, including:Birth injury (trauma) because of the baby's large sizeDelivery by c-sectionYour baby is more likely to have periods of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) during the first few days of life.Mothers with gestational diabetes have an increased risk for high blood pressure during pregnancy.There is a slightly increased risk of the baby dying when the mother has untreated gestational diabetes. Controlling blood sugar levels reduces this risk.High blood sugar (glucose) levels often go back to normal after delivery. However, women with gestational diabetes should be watched closely after giving birth and at regular doctor's appointments to screen for signs of diabetes. Many women with gestational diabetes develop diabetes within 5 - 10 years after delivery. The risk may be increased in obese women.ComplicationsDelivery-related complications due to the infant's large sizeDevelopment of diabetes later in lifeIncreased risk of newborn deathLow blood sugar (glucose) or illness in the newbornCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you are pregnant and you have symptoms of diabetes.PreventionBeginning prenatal care early and regular prenatal visits helps improve the health of you and your baby. Knowing the risk factors for gestational diabetes and having prenatal screening at 24 - 28 weeks into the pregnancy will help detect gestational diabetes early.ReferencesScreening for gestational diabetes mellitus: Recommendation statement. Rockville, MD. US Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med. 2008; 148:759-765.ACOG Practice Bulletin. Clinical management guidelines for obstetrician-gynecologists. Gestational Diabetes. Obstet Gynecol. 2001;98:525-38.Landon MB, Catalano PM, Gabbe SG. Diabetes mellitus complicating pregnancy. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, eds. Obstetrics - Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2007:chap 37.Cunnigham FG, Leveno KL, Bloom SL, et al . Antepartum assessment. In: Cunnigham FG, Leveno KL, Bloom SL, et al, eds. Williams Obstetrics. 22nd ed. New York, NY; McGraw-Hill; 2005:chap 15.Cunnigham FG, Leveno KL, Bloom SL, et al . Diabetes. In: Cunnigham FG, Leveno KL, Bloom SL, et al, eds. Williams Obstetrics. 22nd ed. New York, NY; McGraw-Hill; 2005:chap 52.
