Live Healthy November 2019 The thankful Gestational Diabetes: Diagnosis and Treatment Options receiver bears a plentiful harvest. -William Blake Noreen King, MD Obstetriclan/Gynecologist According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), between 2-10 % of pregnancles in the United States are affected by gestational diabetes each year Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Like other kinds of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how the body processes glucose, or sugar causing blood sugar levels to be higher than they should be While we do not know what triggers gestational diabetos, we do know what happens. The placenta that supports the baby as it grows makes a hormone caled human placental lactogen (HPL) HPL increases as pregnancy progresses The HPL inactivates insuin, the hormone that lowers blood sugars, causing blood sugars to rise The rise in blood sugars is what causes gestational diabetes. Any woman can develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, but you may be more . at risk if you are overweight, have a family history of diabetes, have prediabetes, have a personal history of gestational diabetes and/or if you have high blood pressure Unfortunately for most women, gestational diabetes does not exhibit any symptoms That's why it's important to get tested if you are at a higher risk. Your health care provider may recommend testing for gestational diabetes ro Cancer Support Group- Tuesday, Nov. 19 3-4 pm Community Room SSM Health Janesville Cancer Center o Cardiac Support Group Wednesday, November 20 4:30-6 pm Garden Level SSM Health Dean Medical Group O New Mommy Meet Up Every Thursday in November 10 11 pm Garden Level SSM Health Dean Medical Group Noreen King, MD Light the Season with Lights of Love Purchase holiday lights to honor or remember someone special at our annual lighting ceremony at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Janesville on December 8, 2019 Proceeds from Lights of Love will benefit the SSM Health St. Mary's Foundation Janesville and our mission. to 38 of your pregnancy weeks 24 Your health care provider will decide the best treatment for you Treatment for gestational diabetes is focused on keeping your blood sugar levels in the normal range, which may include a special diet, exercise daily blood glucose monitoring, and if necessary, medications Most women with gestational diabetes deliver healthy babies, but it can affect your baby if your blood sugar levels are not under control The two major health problems that babies can develop are macrosomia which means1 a baby that is much larger than normal, and hypoglycemia which means that the baby's blood sugar levels are too low. When the baby is larger than normal, this can cause difficulty with the baby fitting through the birth canal. This can increase the possibility of a cesarean section. Expectant mothers with gestational diabetes may be at risk for early labor This can occur when too much fluid builds up around the baby, a condition called polyhydramnios. The increased distention of the uterus can cause early contractions and labor to occur. Complications can be prevented through careful control of your blood sugar levels Talk to your doctor about getting tested for gestational diabetes if you are at risk While gestational diabetes cannot be prevented, remember that eating healthy foods and remaining active is important for you and your baby during pregnancy Dale Rozeboom, MD Mark Torres, MD For more information or to purchase lights to honor or remember a loved one, please visit ssmhealth.com/Lightsoft.ove At SSM Mealth st. Mary's Mospital- Janevle, our mission of heang estends we byond our doors Our community invetvement pregrams are designed to help Rock County Jil Cousino, DO idents get and stay heathy in mind, body and spi 3400 E Rne street Janesville, w 5354 We know your e is busy but your health should come first Our obstetrician/ymecologists specialize in keeping women healthy Whether you're starting a family or facing a challenging ness, consider us a partner in your care SSMHealth St. Mary's Hospital Dawn Kalin, DO ANESVILLE Live Healthy November 2019 The thankful Gestational Diabetes: Diagnosis and Treatment Options receiver bears a plentiful harvest. -William Blake Noreen King, MD Obstetriclan/Gynecologist According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), between 2-10 % of pregnancles in the United States are affected by gestational diabetes each year Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Like other kinds of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how the body processes glucose, or sugar causing blood sugar levels to be higher than they should be While we do not know what triggers gestational diabetos, we do know what happens. The placenta that supports the baby as it grows makes a hormone caled human placental lactogen (HPL) HPL increases as pregnancy progresses The HPL inactivates insuin, the hormone that lowers blood sugars, causing blood sugars to rise The rise in blood sugars is what causes gestational diabetes. Any woman can develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, but you may be more . at risk if you are overweight, have a family history of diabetes, have prediabetes, have a personal history of gestational diabetes and/or if you have high blood pressure Unfortunately for most women, gestational diabetes does not exhibit any symptoms That's why it's important to get tested if you are at a higher risk. Your health care provider may recommend testing for gestational diabetes ro Cancer Support Group- Tuesday, Nov. 19 3-4 pm Community Room SSM Health Janesville Cancer Center o Cardiac Support Group Wednesday, November 20 4:30-6 pm Garden Level SSM Health Dean Medical Group O New Mommy Meet Up Every Thursday in November 10 11 pm Garden Level SSM Health Dean Medical Group Noreen King, MD Light the Season with Lights of Love Purchase holiday lights to honor or remember someone special at our annual lighting ceremony at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Janesville on December 8, 2019 Proceeds from Lights of Love will benefit the SSM Health St. Mary's Foundation Janesville and our mission. to 38 of your pregnancy weeks 24 Your health care provider will decide the best treatment for you Treatment for gestational diabetes is focused on keeping your blood sugar levels in the normal range, which may include a special diet, exercise daily blood glucose monitoring, and if necessary, medications Most women with gestational diabetes deliver healthy babies, but it can affect your baby if your blood sugar levels are not under control The two major health problems that babies can develop are macrosomia which means1 a baby that is much larger than normal, and hypoglycemia which means that the baby's blood sugar levels are too low. When the baby is larger than normal, this can cause difficulty with the baby fitting through the birth canal. This can increase the possibility of a cesarean section. Expectant mothers with gestational diabetes may be at risk for early labor This can occur when too much fluid builds up around the baby, a condition called polyhydramnios. The increased distention of the uterus can cause early contractions and labor to occur. Complications can be prevented through careful control of your blood sugar levels Talk to your doctor about getting tested for gestational diabetes if you are at risk While gestational diabetes cannot be prevented, remember that eating healthy foods and remaining active is important for you and your baby during pregnancy Dale Rozeboom, MD Mark Torres, MD For more information or to purchase lights to honor or remember a loved one, please visit ssmhealth.com/Lightsoft.ove At SSM Mealth st. Mary's Mospital- Janevle, our mission of heang estends we byond our doors Our community invetvement pregrams are designed to help Rock County Jil Cousino, DO idents get and stay heathy in mind, body and spi 3400 E Rne street Janesville, w 5354 We know your e is busy but your health should come first Our obstetrician/ymecologists specialize in keeping women healthy Whether you're starting a family or facing a challenging ness, consider us a partner in your care SSMHealth St. Mary's Hospital Dawn Kalin, DO ANESVILLE