Consequences of gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes usually occurs late in pregnancy and, as long as blood sugar levels are controlled, should not have serious consequences.

However, gestational diabetes can lead to an increased risk of premature delivery or placental abruption. In addition, women with gestational diabetes may have babies with a high birth weight, as sugar passes through the placenta and is transformed into fat. This is why when giving birth, the baby could suffer a hypoglycemic crisis.