Topic
Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia
Recognizing, preventing, and managing low and high blood sugar.
Treating a Low in Pregnancy
Lows become possible once you are on insulin for GDM. Here is the number that defines one, the symptoms, and exactly what to take to fix it.
Why Lows Happen in GDM
A low in a GDM pregnancy nearly always has a findable cause. Here is the list, so that a pattern gets corrected rather than simply repeated.
What Sustained Highs Mean for Your Baby
One high reading is information. A pattern of them is what actually affects your baby, and here is the mechanism behind it, explained plainly.
Illness and Vomiting with GDM
A stomach bug in a GDM pregnancy needs handling rather than waiting out. Here is what to do, and when to stop managing it at home yourself.
Signs That Need Same-Day Attention
Most of GDM is managed at scheduled visits. These are the symptoms that should not wait for one, gathered into a single list worth keeping.