Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Gestational Diabetes Symptoms

Symptoms

Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
Fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Frequent infections including those of the bladder, vagina, and skin
Blurred vision
Note: Usually there are no symptoms.

Signs and tests

An oral glucose tolerance test between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy is the main test for gestational diabetes.

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