Gestational Diabetes (also Type 2)
This is a form of TYPE 2 diabetes which appears during pregnancy. It will require careful monitoring a proper diet and possibly the use of insulin to help ensure your baby's good health. Your diabetes team can help you set up a testing schedule for this special time in your life.
If you are a woman with Type 1 Diabetes who is thinking about getting pregnant, be sure to notify your physician and your diabetes team. You will need special monitoring throughout your pregnancy.