Gestational Diabetes

What is Gestational diabetes?

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurs in pregnant women who do not already have diabetes. It often develops later in pregnancy, when the body makes large amounts of hormones to help the baby grow.  These hormones prevent insulin from working in the way that it should. When this happens your blood glucose rises.

The factors below can increase your risk of developing GDM:

• Ethnic origin group                             
• Overweight/obese                                  
• Family history of diabetes                     
• Older than 25 years                              
• GDM in past pregnancies                     
• Still birth/ large baby

When you are diagnosed with GDM you will see a diabetes specialist nurse for an education session.

Diet and Gestational diabetes

When you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes your Diabetes Specialist Nurse or midwife will give you a dietsheet.

These videos will help explain a suitable diet. Your diabetes nurse or midwife will be able to answer any questions you have about your diet.

Gestational Diabetes by our Dietitians

Healthy Eating for Gestational Diabetes

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