Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

		Am I at risk for gestational diabetes? (from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) This brief booklet describes gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that occurs only in pregnant women—its risk factors, and its diagnosis.
		Diabetes and Pregnancy (from MedlinePlus) This webpage is for patients and their families and friends.
		Diabetes and Pregnancy (from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) This webpage includes an overview of gestational diabetes and how it affects the health of both mother and baby, tips to prevent health problems during pregnancy, and additional links for more information.
		Did You Have Gestational Diabetes When You Were Pregnant? What You Need to Know This tip sheet offers women with a history of gestational diabetes information on how to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and lower their children's risk for developing this disease.
		En Español ¿Tuvo diabetes gestacional cuando estaba embarazada? Lo que usted necesita saber. Esta hoja de consejos ofrece información para ayudar a las mujeres con un historial de la diabetes gestacional (DMG) prevenir o retardar la diabetes tipo 2, y además ayudar a sus hijos a reducir el riesgo de esta enfermedad.
		Gestational Diabetes: A Guide for Pregnant Women (from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) This guide helps patients talk with their doctor or midwife about gestational diabetes.
		Gestational Diabetes: Caring for Women During and After Pregnancy (from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) (for health care professionals) This guide summarizes clinical evidence about prenatal treatment and delivery management for women with gestational diabetes.
		Managing Gestational Diabetes: A Patient’s Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy (from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) The booklet explains gestational diabetes, its causes, and its symptoms. It also provides a general treatment plan for the condition that patients and health care professionals can use to set up a treatment regimen that addresses the woman's specific needs.
		Screening and Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Evidence Reports/Technology Assessments. (from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) (for health care professionals) This review aims to identify the properties of screening and diagnostic tests for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), to evaluate the potential benefits and harms of screening, to assess the effects of different screening and diagnostic thresholds on outcomes for mothers and their offspring, and to determine the effects of treatment in modifying outcomes for women diagnosed with GDM.
		What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes Defines gestational diabetes, explains the causes and diagnosis, and outlines treatment. Includes strategies for preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes later in life. PDF Version (648 KB) *
		En Español Lo que usted debe saber sobre la diabetes gestacional Define la diabetes gestacional, explica las causas y su diagnóstico, y explica los tratamientos. Incluye estrategias para prevenir o retrasar la diabetes tipo 2 en el futuro. Versión PDF (517 KB) *
		What I need to know about Preparing for Pregnancy if I Have Diabetes Explains in an easy-to-read format why and how women with diabetes should take care of themselves before, during, and after pregnancy. PDF Version (1417 KB) *
		En Español Guía sobre el embarazo para mujeres con diabetes Proporciona una guía completa para mujeres embarazadas que sufren de una diabetes preexistente y distingue a aquellas con diabetes tipo 1 y diabetes tipo 2. Resume un plan de cuidado para la diabetes y proporciona información detallada sobre cada aspecto del cuidado. Incluye registros para anotar los niveles de glucosa en la sangre, el consumo de alimentos, las medicinas y la actividad física. Versión PDF (901 KB) *