Some pregnant women do notice subtle signs of gestational diabetes. The symptoms are similar to those of other forms of diabetes. But they\u2019re also common symptoms in all pregnant women, so they\u2019re easy to miss as the sign that something\u2019s wrong. Signs of gestational diabetes include: Feeling thirsty.<\/p>\n
\nThe test checks your blood glucose ( blood sugar) levels after a glucose load. Some pregnant women do notice subtle signs of gestational diabetes. The symptoms are similar to those of other forms of diabetes. But they\u2019re also common symptoms in all pregnant women, so they\u2019re easy to miss as the sign that something\u2019s wrong.<\/p>\n
\nBut if you’ve had gestational diabetes, you have a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes. You’ll need to be tested for changes in blood sugar more often. For most women, gestational diabetes doesn’t cause noticeable signs or symptoms. Increased thirst and more-frequent urination are possible symptoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"