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Metro Editorial Many people are familiar with Type 1 and Type 2 Dia- betes, both of which are characterized by high blood glucose levels that can lead to additional health prob- lems. Insulin injections, dietary changes, exercise, and medication may be needed to correct the ratio of sugar to insulin in the body. Another common form of diabetes may not be as well- known as the others but can be a concern for expect- ing parents. Gestational diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Associ- ation, refers to the appear- ance of high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Women who have never before been diagnosed with diabetes can experience ele- vated sugar levels while carrying a child. A 2014 analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention indicates the preva- lence of gestational dia- betes can be as high as 9 percent among pregnant women in the United States. While doctors are not completely certain why ges- tational diabetes occurs, the National Institutes of Health notes that some doc- tors suspect pregnancy hor- mones produced in the pla- centa block naturally- occurring insulin from working effectively. When this occurs, glucose levels can spike. This problem is called insulin resistance, and women may need three times as much insulin at this time. Blood sugar usu- ally returns to normal after delivery, but treatment may be necessary during preg- nancy. Certain women are at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes than others. These include women older than 25 and those with a family history of diabetes. Excess weight or diabetes during a previ- ous pregnancy also increas- es risk. Women who have delivered babies who weighed more than 9 pounds also have an elevat- ed chance of gestational diabetes. Although many women deliver healthy babies while dealing with gesta- tional diabetes, poorly con- trolled gestational diabetes can hurt the unborn child. The ADA says extra blood glucose goes through the placenta, giving the baby high blood glucose levels and causing the baby's pan- creas to make extra insulin to get rid of the blood glu- cose. Since the baby is get- ting more energy than it needs to grow and develop, the extra energy is stored as fat. An overweight baby may have difficulty exiting the birth canal, and a C-sec- tion may be necessary. New- borns with very low blood glucose levels at birth due to high insulin production are at a greater risk for breathing problems. Some babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes develop type 2 diabetes later in life. Gestational diabetes also can affect the mother, who is at greater risk for high blood pressure and preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy. Risk of diabetes in subse- quent pregnancies or later in life also is greater among women who have had gesta- tional diabetes. Symptoms of gestational diabetes are not always noticeable. Because gesta- tional diabetes can occur midway through a pregnan- cy, women are usually advised to take an oral glu- cose tolerance test between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy to screen for dia- betes. If diabetes is detect- ed, a strict diet that's low in fat and sugar will be advised. Carbohydrates should be consumed through complex grains and vegetables. If dietary changes do not work, dia- betes medication or insulin therapy may be prescribed. 4 • LAKE COUNTRY POST • MARCH 14, 2015 GMTODAY.COM WANTED HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING A select number of homeowners in will be given the opportunity to have a lifetime (ULH0HWDO5RR¿QJ6\VWHP installed on their home at a reasonable cost. Ask how an Erie Metal Roof will keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. 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