In January 2011, the American Diabetes Association established stricter guidelines for diagnosing gestational diabetes (high blood sugar levels developed during pregnancy, which return to normal after delivery). The new normal guidelines include: under 92 after a fasting test, under 180 after a one-hour glucose tolerance test, and under 153 after a two-hour glucose tolerance test. If your glucose levels are high on one test, your doctor will diagnose you with gestational diabetes.
According to Rosie Wade, a program coordinator for East Jefferson General Hospital Diabetes Management Center, this change is intended to prevent complicated pregnancy and birth. Under the old guidelines, many babies gained weight too quickly which can lead to future issues such as obesity, respiratory problems, and an increased likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood.
According to Rosie Wade, a program coordinator for East Jefferson General Hospital Diabetes Management Center, this change is intended to prevent complicated pregnancy and birth. Under the old guidelines, many babies gained weight too quickly which can lead to future issues such as obesity, respiratory problems, and an increased likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood.
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