📘 Gestational diabetes

🚧 What is gestational diabetes and why does it occur? 🚧 How does gestational diabetes differ from other types? 🚧 Why didn't you have diabetes before pregnancy? 🚧 Is gestational diabetes temporary or permanent? 🚧 In which trimester does it most commonly occur? 🚧 How common is gestational diabetes in Romania? 🚧 What pregnancy hormones affect blood glucose? 🚧 Can gestational diabetes occur in any pregnancy? 🚧 Why does the placenta influence glucose metabolism? 🚧 What happens to diabetes after delivery?

🚧 What are the risk factors for gestational diabetes? 🚧 Does age influence the risk of diabetes in pregnancy? 🚧 How does pre-pregnancy weight affect risk? 🚧 Is gestational diabetes hereditary? 🚧 If you had gestational diabetes, will it recur? 🚧 Which ethnicities have increased risk of gestational diabetes? 🚧 Does polycystic ovary syndrome influence risk? 🚧 When is the glucose tolerance test performed? 🚧 How do you prepare for the OGTT? 🚧 What OGTT values indicate gestational diabetes?

🚧 What tests confirm gestational diabetes? 🚧 Why is the test done at weeks 24-28? 🚧 What does the 75g or 100g glucose test mean? 🚧 Can you have gestational diabetes without symptoms? 🚧 What other tests are done after diagnosis? 🚧 Is hospitalization required after diagnosis? 🚧 What specialists will you consult during pregnancy? 🚧 How is fetal risk assessed? 🚧 What additional monitoring is necessary? 🚧 When do you start treatment after diagnosis?

🚧 How does diabetes affect baby's development? 🚧 What is fetal macrosomia and what risk does it pose? 🚧 Why does the risk of premature birth increase? 🚧 Can diabetes cause congenital malformations? 🚧 What complications can occur at birth? 🚧 How does diabetes affect amniotic fluid? 🚧 Why is fetal growth monitored? 🚧 What is neonatal hypoglycemia? 🚧 Does diabetes influence fetal lung maturation? 🚧 Does GDM increase the risk of cesarean section?

🚧 What maternal complications can occur? 🚧 How does diabetes affect blood pressure? 🚧 What is preeclampsia and how is it related to diabetes? 🚧 Does the risk of infections in pregnancy increase? 🚧 Why do you have increased risk of type 2 diabetes later? 🚧 How does diabetes affect postpartum recovery? 🚧 Can gestational diabetes affect breastfeeding? 🚧 What problems can occur at delivery? 🚧 Does diabetes influence healing after cesarean section? 🚧 When do symptoms disappear after delivery?

🚧 How often do you measure blood glucose daily? 🚧 What are the target values in gestational diabetes? 🚧 When do you measure glucose: before or after meals? 🚧 Why are targets stricter than in other types? 🚧 How do you keep track of glucose levels for the doctor? 🚧 What do you do when glucose exceeds the target? 🚧 Is it worth using a continuous sensor in pregnancy? 🚧 How does stress influence your glucose levels? 🚧 Why does glucose vary in different trimesters? 🚧 What glucose level should you have before delivery?

🚧 What additional ultrasounds are necessary? 🚧 How is baby's growth measured? 🚧 What is the biophysical profile? 🚧 Why is cardiotocography (CTG) performed? 🚧 How do you monitor fetal movements at home? 🚧 What do changes in amniotic fluid indicate? 🚧 When does weekly monitoring begin? 🚧 What fetal parameters are monitored? 🚧 How is pulmonary maturity assessed? 🚧 What tests determine the timing of delivery?

🚧 Can you have a natural birth with gestational diabetes? 🚧 When is labor induction recommended? 🚧 Why don't we always wait for the due date? 🚧 How do you prepare for delivery? 🚧 What monitoring do you have during labor? 🚧 Does the newborn need special care? 🚧 What happens to glucose during labor? 🚧 Do you need insulin during delivery? 🚧 How do you choose the right maternity hospital? 🚧 What complications can occur at delivery?

🚧 What diet do you follow in gestational diabetes? 🚧 How many calories should you consume daily? 🚧 How do you distribute meals throughout the day? 🚧 What carbohydrates are recommended in pregnancy? 🚧 What are the best sources of protein? 🚧 What fats are essential for fetal development? 🚧 Can you eat fruit with gestational diabetes? 🚧 What foods do you avoid completely in pregnancy? 🚧 How do you manage morning sickness with diabetes? 🚧 What healthy snacks can you have between meals?

🚧 How many carbohydrates can you consume per day? 🚧 How do you count carbohydrates at each meal? 🚧 What apps help you calculate? 🚧 Why is breakfast the most difficult? 🚧 How do you combine foods for glycemic control? 🚧 What is the plate method for pregnant women? 🚧 How do you read nutrition labels? 🚧 What do you do when eating out? 🚧 How do you adapt traditional recipes? 🚧 Why does glycemic response vary?

🚧 What exercises are safe in gestational diabetes? 🚧 How much exercise can you do weekly? 🚧 How do you start exercising safely? 🚧 Why does walking help blood glucose? 🚧 Can you do yoga or pilates in pregnancy? 🚧 What exercises do you avoid with gestational diabetes? 🚧 How do you monitor your pulse during exercise? 🚧 When should you not exercise? 🚧 What do you do if you have contractions during exercise? 🚧 How do you hydrate properly during exercise?

🚧 When does insulin become necessary in pregnancy? 🚧 Is insulin safe for the baby? 🚧 What types of insulin are used in pregnancy? 🚧 How do you learn to give yourself injections? 🚧 Why do doses increase as pregnancy progresses? 🚧 Where do you give injections in pregnancy? 🚧 How do you adjust doses based on glucose values? 🚧 What do you do if you forget an insulin dose? 🚧 How do you store insulin properly? 🚧 Do you stop insulin immediately after delivery?

🚧 Can you take metformin in gestational diabetes? 🚧 Is metformin safe for the fetus? 🚧 In what situations is metformin preferred? 🚧 What side effects does metformin have in pregnancy? 🚧 How do you start metformin treatment? 🚧 Can you combine metformin with insulin? 🚧 What other oral medications are allowed? 🚧 Why do some doctors avoid oral medications? 🚧 Does metformin pass into breast milk? 🚧 When do you stop medications after delivery?

🚧 How do you treat hypoglycemia in pregnancy? 🚧 What do you do when glucose remains high? 🚧 How do you manage urinary tract infections? 🚧 What do you do if you have ketones in urine? 🚧 How do you control increased blood pressure? 🚧 What nausea treatment doesn't affect glucose? 🚧 How do you manage pregnancy constipation? 🚧 What do you do for fluid retention? 🚧 How do you treat vaginal infections? 🚧 When do you contact the doctor urgently?

🚧 How often do you go for obstetric check-ups? 🚧 What do you discuss with the diabetologist at visits? 🚧 How do you communicate glucose values to the doctor? 🚧 When is the treatment plan modified? 🚧 What tests do you repeat periodically? 🚧 How do you know the treatment is working? 🚧 What do you do if diet is no longer sufficient? 🚧 How do you prepare for each visit? 🚧 What questions do you ask the medical team? 🚧 When do you request a second opinion?

🚧 How does glucose change after delivery? 🚧 When do you do the postpartum OGTT? 🚧 Can you breastfeed with gestational diabetes? 🚧 How does breastfeeding influence glucose? 🚧 What diet do you follow during breastfeeding? 🚧 Do you continue monitoring your glucose? 🚧 What is your risk of type 2 diabetes later? 🚧 How do you prevent diabetes after pregnancy? 🚧 What medical follow-up does the baby need? 🚧 When do you plan the next pregnancy?