Gestational diabetes is one of the most common problems faced by pregnant women. Diabetes caused during pregnancy is majorly due to a genetic trait in the family (for eg: the mother of the expected lady being diabetic or similarly her ancestors). Immediate weight gain and having high blood pressure during pregnancy are also some of the causes for being diabetic during the gestation period.

World Health Organization has analyzed the situation greatly. As per the records diabetes mellitus is becoming one of the liveliest social and medical issues. The percentage of disability and death rate has also gone up drastically. So many people are being affected at the earlier stage of life which has also decreased the life span of people in the world today. Last but not the least comes the issue of being diabetic during pregnancy.

In the early days Diabetic women even had infertility problems. Only 5% of the respective group was able to conceive.  But with the invention of insulin injections situation has improved. In 50% of the cases, gestational diabetes disappears after delivery. Constant supervision is very much essential at this stage and the health condition of the carrying mother can badly affect the health of the new born. Kids born to a mother who suffered from variable blood glucose levels shall belong to the overweight or obese category.

Regular monitoring of glucose levels and fixing a proper diet as per the instructions of a dietician can greatly help us out of this. Nowadays monitoring glucose levels has become very easy as simple as a touch with help of various glucometers available. Regular and fixed intervals of glucose tests are prescribed by doctors in order to prevent further complications.Get more information on glucometers at http://www.clickoncare.com/diabetes-bp-care/monitoring-devices/glucometers

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