Navigating Gestational Diabetes from Testing to Treatment

<p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">Gestational diabetes is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy. In the United States, it is standard to test all pregnant women for gestational diabetes, even if they do not have any risk factors. During pregnancy, your body naturally becomes more resistant to insulin. That means you absorb less glucose and more remains in your blood. You can imagine that a growing baby needs a lot of energy, so this adaptation makes sense and allows more glucose to reach your baby. For most moms, this works just like it is supposed to. Your pancreas reacts to higher blood glucose by producing more insulin. For some expecting mothers, their pancreas can’t keep up with the increased demand for additional insulin, and more glucose builds up in their blood. This episode breaks down gestational diabetes, testing, treatment, risks, and how this affects your pregnancy, birth, and baby.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">Thank you to our sponsors</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: red;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">10% off <a href="http://www.epicwill.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Epic Will</a> with the code PREGNANCYPODCAST. <span class="normaltextrun">Epic Will is an inexpensive and easy way to ensure your family is protected. Get</span> the building blocks of an early estate plan, including a <span class= "normaltextrun">last will and testament,</span> healthcare power of attorney, an advance directive, and a financial power of attorney. I know we don't want to think about not being there for our kids. Secure your future in as little as five minutes and have peace of mind that your <span style= "color: #1c2221; background: white;">family's fu