Diabetes is when you have too much sugar in your blood. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only happens during pregnancy.

Symptoms
Often there are no symptoms; when there are symptoms, they may include being very thirsty or hungry, peeing lots, or blurry vision. People that have gestational diabetes have more chances of having a large baby. This may lead to problems at the time of birth or health risks for baby.

Risk factors 
• age 35 or older 
• obesity
• ethnic background including African, Asian, Hispanic, Indigenous or South Asian
• a family history of diabetes 
• using corticosteroid medication during pregnancy 
• a history of gestational diabetes with another pregnancy
• a history of having a big baby with another pregnancy
• certain medical conditions

Management
Gestational diabetes can usually be managed with diet and exercise. You will be closely monitored by your health care provider. You may have to regularly test your blood sugar levels. Occasionally medication is required. For most it goes away after having the baby, for some they are at greater risk of having diabetes later in life. All pregnant individuals are offered screening at 24 to 28 weeks. Those with risk factors will be screened earlier.