{"id":47258,"date":"2021-11-24T09:30:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T14:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=47258"},"modified":"2021-11-22T13:09:20","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T18:09:20","slug":"late-onset-gestational-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/late-onset-gestational-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"What expectant mothers should know about late-onset gestational diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like many pregnant women, I dreaded my glucose test. Taken between week 24 and week 28 of pregnancy, the customary glucose test is a one- or two-part evaluation to make sure your body can break down glucose effectively. It involves drinking a syrupy sweet solution, then having your blood drawn to measure your blood sugar response. If you test high on the initial glucose screening, there is a longer follow-up glucose tolerance test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To my relief, my glucose tolerance results came back on the high-end, but still within the normal range. My OB-GYN and I briefly discussed my numbers, and she wasn\u2019t concerned about the results. I was expecting twins, and I was happy not to add gestational diabetes to the long list of health conditions I was already experiencing. I went home relieved, oblivious that late-onset gestational diabetes could still develop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/normal-blood-glucose-levels\/\"><b>What are normal blood glucose levels?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is gestational diabetes?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman\u2019s body can\u2019t use insulin the way it should during pregnancy because of hormones produced by your placenta. This causes a rise in maternal blood sugars and puts their babies at risk for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanfordchildrens.org\/en\/topic\/default?id=infant-of-diabetic-mother-90-P02354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">problems after birth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High birth weight (9 pounds or more), which can make a vaginal delivery more difficult<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premature birth, which can cause breathing problems and jaundice (when the skin yellows due to too much bilirubin and decreased liver functioning)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transient\u00a0 low blood sugar in the newborn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes later in life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiomyopathy, a condition where the\u00a0 heart muscle is weak which decreases the amount of blood pumping to the vital organs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/gestational-diabetes-diet-treatments\/\"><b>What to know about gestational diabetes<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My missed late-onset gestational diabetes diagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My two babies\u2014a boy and a girl\u2014were born at 37 weeks. After birth, my son had difficulty waking up to feed and then would fall asleep mid-feeding. My husband pointed out that our newborn was more jittery than our daughter. The nurses confirmed my concerns and tested his blood sugar. The blood sugar was very low.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe reason babies get hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is that the mother has high glucose levels in pregnancy,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/susanlandersmd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Susan Landers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a neonatologist and author of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So Many Babies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cThe baby therefore, in utero, has high glucose levels, and he makes more insulin in his pancreas. So when he is born and your high blood sugar doesn\u2019t come to him anymore, his insulin makes his blood sugar go down low.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pediatricians kept asking if I had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Eventually, doctors determined that my son needed special care and he was sent to the neonatal intensive care unit. In the NICU, the doctors asked again: \u201cWere you diagnosed with gestational diabetes?\u201d My answer was still no. Because of my son\u2019s continued needs for glucose supplementation, the doctors concluded that I must have developed late-onset gestational diabetes, which went undiagnosed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My baby spent eight full days in the NICU: His blood sugar levels were monitored and he was given an intravenous glucose solution until he was able to maintain his own blood sugars with routine feedings. He was also treated for jaundice with special light therapy, which is common in babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosing gestational diabetes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the U.S., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/reproductivehealth\/maternalinfanthealth\/diabetes-during-pregnancy.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gestational diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is quite common\u20146% to 9% of pregnant women develop the condition. Pregnant women routinely undergo testing at the beginning of the third trimester. Some women are more likely to develop the condition and may require additional testing (this would be in addition to the glucose screenings I underwent).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/risk-factors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) you are at higher risk if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are overweight (a BMI more than 25)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are over 25 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have family members with diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Hispanic, African American, Native American or of East Asian descent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have previously given birth to a large baby<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I met several of the risk criteria. What I didn\u2019t know during my pregnancy is that some women develop late-onset gestational diabetes and aren\u2019t diagnosed until <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajog.org\/article\/S0002-9378(10)01554-1\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repeat third trimester testing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In the majority of cases, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there are no warning signs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of gestational diabetes\u2014even late-onset diabetes. Rarely women, however, do experience excessive thirst and frequent urination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAnyone who is of an advanced maternal age should ask for a gestational diabetes screening, then ask for a second screening,\u201d Dr. Landers recommends.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no current recommendation for a third screening, but a recent article in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/greenjournal\/Abstract\/2020\/05001\/Diagnosis_of_Late_Onset_Gestational_Diabetes_in.55.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that guidelines may change. The medical community has identified that a need exists for additional tests later in pregnancy for those with risk factors. I\u2019m hopeful that in the future, protocols will change. Patients can be their own best advocates and request further testing from their provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating gestational diabetes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gestational diabetes can be avoided by maintaining a normal BMI (20-25) before conception.\u00a0 Pregnant women can also perform moderate exercise of 30 minutes daily, avoid simple carbohydrates, and gain less than 25 pounds during the pregnancy. Lifestyle changes help regulate blood sugar. If your blood sugar levels are even a little elevated during pregnancy, you are more at risk for pregnancy complications. In addition to avoiding high-sugar items (soft drinks, fruit juices, and pastries), add healthier items to your diet, like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several servings of whole fruits and veggies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean proteins and healthy fats in moderation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains in moderation, such as bread, cereal, pasta, and rice, as well as starchy vegetables like corn and peas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diabetes-diet\/\"><b>What\u2019s the best diabetes diet?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yalehealth.yale.edu\/gestational-diabetes-treatment-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treat it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with daily blood sugar checks, exercise, proper nutrition, and medication. When diagnosed and well-controlled you and your baby can stay healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many pregnant women, I dreaded my glucose test. Taken between week 24 and week 28 of pregnancy, the customary glucose test is a one- or two-part evaluation to make sure your body can break down glucose effectively. 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