Diabetes - Gestational diabetes

The first signs of potential diabetes are excessive thirst and frequent urination.

Other signs and symptoms include:

• Flu-like symptoms
• Weight fluctuations
• Blurred vision

Although the symptoms are usually mild and not life-threatening to the pregnant woman (blood glucose level becomes normal again after delivery), there is an increased risk for the baby including large size at birth, birth trauma, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), and jaundice.