Type 3 Diabetes or Gestational Diabetes - Know Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes occurs during pregnancy. A combination of inadequate insulin secretion and responsiveness accounts for the major cause of Type 3 Diabetes. The insulin resistance happens mainly due to the secretion of additional hormones, namely progesterone, prolactin, estrogen, cortisol and human placental lactogen, in the placenta, which partially blocks the effect of insulin. Diabetes during pregnancy is transient. After the delivery gestational diabetes usually disappears.

Though gestational diabetes is temporary, it can be dangerous to both mother and the fetus. Baby may be born with more than normal weight (Macrosomia). Mothers with Gestational diabetes have increased tendency of developing Type 2 Diabetes later in life.

Around 2%-5% of pregnancies may have Gestational diabetes mellitus. Careful medical supervision during the pregnancy can wash out all the problems that may occur due to Type 3 Diabetes.

For detailed information regarding Type 3 Diabetes please read:

• Symptoms of Type Three Diabetes
• Diagnosis of Type Three Diabetes
• Treatment for Type Three Diabetes
• Curing Type Three Diabetes
• Prevention of Type Three Diabetes

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