What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes?

The top three symptoms of gestational diabetes are

– Being tired

– Feeling Thirsty

– Needing to wee often

These are signs of all forms of diabetes, including in pregnancy. 

You may find that these three signs are also regular symptoms of many pregnancies and something that you might experience without having gestational diabetes.

Other things to be aware of include

  • Rapid weight gain. A fast increase in your weight during pregnancy can increase your risk and be a reason for earlier testing of gestational diabetes (before 26 weeks).

If you have a baby that is growing quickly and is large for dates, this can be associated with gestational diabetes and your doctor may encourage testing. 

If you have any concerns, speak with your pregnancy care provider.

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What are the symptoms of gestational diabetes The top three symptoms of gestational diabetes are – Being tired – Feeling Thirsty – Needing to wee often These are signs of all forms of diabetes, including in pregnancy. To be fair, they are often also regular symptoms of many pregnancies. Rapid weight gain can increase your risk and be a reason for earlier testing of gestational diabetes (before 26 weeks). If you have a baby that is growing quickly and is large for dates, this can be associated with gestational diabetes and your doctor may encourage testing. If you have any concerns, speak with your pregnancy care provider. #Pregnancydiabetes #GestationalDiabetes #GDM #MelbourneDoctor #ExpertObstetrician #DiabetesExpert #DrPeterEngland #PregnancyTok #PregnancyDoctor

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