Kavya Sharma Kavya Sharma Asked 4 months ago

What percentage of women have gestational diabetes?

I'm pregnant with my first child, and my doctor mentioned checking for gestational diabetes. It sounds a bit scary, and I'm trying to understand how common it is. What percentage of women experience gestational diabetes?

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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My sister got diagnosed with this during her second trimester last year. The doctor told us it affects around 10 to 15 percent of pregnant women in India. She just managed her diet strictly and walked daily, and her baby was born perfectly healthy.

Anjali Sawant Anjali Sawant Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Pregnancy mein test reports dekh kar thoda tension ho jata hai, haan na. But many of my friends had gestational diabetes and they managed it very easily with simple ghar ka khana. Bas sugar intake thoda control mein rakhna padta hai.

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Nisha Ravindran Nisha Ravindran Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I am not a doctor, but I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy in 2021. My doctor monitored my blood glucose levels closely every week and put me on a strict low-carb plan. For me, it went away completely right after my delivery.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

My wife faced this during her pregnancy while working a hectic corporate job. It is quite common, especially with our sedentary lifestyles and desk jobs. Keep a portable glucometer handy at your office desk to log your readings without wasting time.

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Priyanka Patel Priyanka Patel Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Having PCOS myself, I am always researching insulin resistance risks during potential pregnancies. The stats can seem scary, but it is highly manageable if detected early through routine screening tests. Just stay in close touch with your gynecologist and don't stress.

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