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The document discusses the growing epidemic of gestational diabetes among pregnant patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, highlighting legislative efforts to address this issue through research and management programs. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, dietary control, and comprehensive care for affected patients. Additionally, it covers advancements in family-centered care initiatives, improvements in clinical practices, and updates on hospital operations and staff achievements. The document also addresses legislative updates impacting healthcare funding and services.

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What is the controversy with gestational diabetes?

Though it is well established that the diagnosis of even mild GDM, and treatment with lifestyle recommendations and , improves pregnancy outcomes, it is controversial as to which type and regimen of is optimal, and whether oral agents can be used safely and effectively to control glucose levels.

Why is gestational diabetes so common now?

In contrast to times of famine, today the intrauterine environment is more likely to expose the fetus to hyperglycemia or excess energy. Obesity prior to pregnancy, and high weight gain during pregnancy, predispose women to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and early onset type 2 diabetes(3841).

How to solve diabetes epidemic?

What Are Glucose Target Levels? ACOG recommends the following target levels to reduce risk of macrosomia. Fasting or preprandial blood glucose values 95 mg/dL. Postprandial blood glucose values 140 mg/dL at 1 hour and 120 mg/dL at 2 hours. Review weekly but may alter based on degree of glucose control.

Why did I get gestational diabetes when Im healthy?

Yes, you can get gestational diabetes even if you ate healthy before or during pregnancy. There are several other factors that go into your risk of getting diabetes. Things like hormones and genetics play a major role and those factors are beyond your control.

How to beat gestational diabetes?

While the etiology of T2D is multifactorial, prevention efforts that focus on modifiable lifestyle determinants of diabetes have the greatest promise. In particular, efforts that focus on diet and physical activity have the potential to reduce the risk of obesity, the single most important risk factor for diabetes.

What is the root cause of gestational diabetes?

Pregnant women who cant make enough during late pregnancy develop gestational diabetes. Being overweight or having obesity is linked to gestational diabetes. Women who are overweight or have obesity may already have resistance when they become pregnant.

Is gestational diabetes more common now?

Increases in gestational diabetes were seen in each maternal age group, and rates rose steadily with maternal age; in 2021, the rate for mothers aged 40 years (15.6%) was nearly six times as high as the rate for mothers aged

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