Diabetes in Pregnancy Is on the Rise

The problem of diabetes in pregnancy is increasing in the recent times. Such increase is a matter of concern as it is associated with several other birth related problems such as stillbirth, birth defect and miscarriages. If you do not control your diabetes while pregnancy, then there are chances of problems with your baby.The women having diabetes while pregnancy are increasing at a rapid rate. Such growth in numbers is not restricted to a particular race, age or ethnicity. Between 1999 to 2005, the number of women developing diabetes when they reach pregnancy has doubled in size.

Such diabetes is different from gestational diabetes, which is a temporary type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. The birth problems occur because during the first 5-8 weeks the organs of the baby forms and if during this time you do not control your diabetes, it may affect various organs of the baby. Such babies can develop brain, heart or skeleton problems.

With proper care during pregnancy, you have higher chances of delivering a healthy baby.  Type 1 diabetes cannot be controlled but Type 2 diabetes can well be controlled with the help of diet, exercise and losing weight. Such regime is very important for pregnant women and specially if you have a history of gestational diabetes in the lat pregnancies.

You should get yourself checked for diabetes before pregnancy. Annual diabetes tests re very important if you have a history of gestational diabetes. AS a women, you should be aware of the risks and should know what can help you to overcome it and have a normal healthy child.