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Gestational Diabetes
🚨 Symptoms
Often asymptomatic; excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue may occur
🔍 Causes
Hormonal changes during pregnancy causing insulin resistance; risk factors: obesity, family history, previous gestational diabetes, PCOS
💊 Treatment
Dietary modifications, exercise, blood glucose monitoring, insulin if needed, oral hypoglycemics (metformin) sometimes used
📝 Nursing Care
Educate on blood glucose monitoring, meal planning, exercise; monitor for complications; postpartum glucose screening
Source: NHS Scotland. For educational purposes only.