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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
A detailed history must be taken. Specific areas of focus when obtaining history include: | |||
*Recent weight change | |||
*Previous history of impaired glucose test | |||
*Obstetrical history | |||
*Family history of diabetes mellitus | |||
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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
*Usually there are no symptoms, or the symptoms are mild and not life threatening to the pregnant woman. Often, the blood sugar (glucose) level returns to normal after delivery. | *Usually there are no symptoms, or the symptoms are mild and not life threatening to the pregnant woman. Often, the blood sugar (glucose) level returns to normal after delivery. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]
Overview
History
A detailed history must be taken. Specific areas of focus when obtaining history include:
- Recent weight change
- Previous history of impaired glucose test
- Obstetrical history
- Family history of diabetes mellitus
Symptoms
- Usually there are no symptoms, or the symptoms are mild and not life threatening to the pregnant woman. Often, the blood sugar (glucose) level returns to normal after delivery.
- Symptoms may include:
- Blurred vision
- Fatigue
- Frequent infections, including those of the bladder, vagina, and skin
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Nausea and vomiting
- Weight loss in spite of increased appetite