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Video content is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Huynh Vu Khanh Linh - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
According to statistics, 1 out of 7 pregnant women have gestational diabetes. This disease can be dangerous for both mother and baby. According to Master, Doctor Huynh Vu Khanh Linh - Vinmec Phu Quoc, until now, the cause of pregnant women with gestational diabetes is still unknown.
However, there are some theories that: During the development of the placenta, it secretes some insulin resistance, so gestational diabetes is formed at 24-28 weeks.
On the issue of "is gestational diabetes dangerous?" or "Does gestational diabetes have any effect?", Master, Doctor Huynh Vu Khanh Linh said that when a mother has gestational diabetes, it will cause certain effects:
For the baby:
Yes the risk of birth defects due to high and poorly controlled maternal blood sugar; The baby is at risk of sudden intrauterine death; Baby will grow bigger than normal babies; After birth, the baby is at risk of experiencing metabolic disorders; Babies whose mothers have gestational diabetes will have slower lung maturation than other babies; Having gestational diabetes affects the mother:
Having gestational diabetes increases the risk of eclampsia and pre-eclampsia; Increased risk of cesarean section; Increased risk of wound infection; In the long term, having gestational diabetes can progress to type 2 diabetes; With the above risks, it is possible to answer the questions "is gestational diabetes dangerous?" Or “does gestational diabetes have any effect?” is dangerous. However, this condition can be completely controlled by mothers by strict pregnancy management, regular antenatal check-ups, and adequate prenatal screening. To protect the health of pregnancy, mothers need to be screened for gestational diabetes from 24-28 weeks. If it is, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the treatment.
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