ABSTRACT
Uncontrolled gestational diabetes is associated with infant macrosomia and a lifelong risk of developing diabetes. Prompt diagnosis and aggressive management is therefore critical. All pregnant women should be screened for carbohydrate intolerance. Women with even minor abnormalities in blood sugar levels should be trained to monitor their glucose levels, rigorously control their diet, and use insulin if necessary. Exercise is also very beneficial.
Footnotes
↵* Disclosure: The author indicates that she has received research support from and serves as a consultant and a speaker for Eli Lilly and Ortho Nordisk, which make products for diabetes care.
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