Diabetes - Pregnancy
Gestational DiabetesÂ
Gestational Diabetes is high blood glucose (sugar) that develops during pregnancy, usually in the second or third trimester.
You are at increased risk of developing Gestational Diabetes if you have:
- A body mass index of greater than 30 (30kg/m2)
- A previous baby weighing more than 4.5kg
- Had Gestational Diabetes in a previous pregnancy
- A family history of diabetes
- A family origin of South Asian, African, Caribbean or Middle Eastern
If you have any of these risk factors you will be tested for Gestational Diabetes.
Following a diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes
You will have access to education and support from our Diabetes team. You will be seen initially by a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian for education and be advised how to start blood glucose monitoring. You will then be reviewed as part of the Medical / Obstetric clinic in University Hospital Wishaw to help manage your Gestational Diabetes.
- Find out more information on how our Lanarkshire team will support you
- Gestational Diabetes – Dietary Information for patients
There is more information available on the Diabetes UK website and there is a free online education course created by NHS Scotland to further educate yourself on the condition.
Diabetes & pregnancy useful information
If you are planning to become pregnant or have just found out you are pregnant, then please have a look at some informative resources below.
You can also contact your Diabetes Specialist Team so that they can provide the appropriate support for you.
