Symptoms
- Gestational diabetes does not usually cause any symptoms, and most cases are detected by routine screening tests during pregnancy.
- Some women may experience symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as:
- Polyuria (increased urination) due to elevated blood glucose levels.
- Polydipsia (increased thirst) caused by dehydration secondary to polyuria.
- Excessive sweating
- Fatigue due to inadequate glucose utilization.
- Blurred vision
- Recurrent infections (e.g., urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections) due to increased glucose levels in body fluids.
- Genital itching or thrush

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