Definition

Gestational Diabetes

A type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in patients who did not previously have the condition, caused by hormonal changes that impair insulin function. Gestational diabetes increases the risk of complications including large-for-gestational-age infants, premature birth, and cesarean delivery, and elevates the mother's long-term risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Management requires regular blood glucose monitoring, dietary adjustment, and in some cases medication. Remote patient monitoring platforms like Babyscripts extend glucose tracking into the home, enabling continuous surveillance of blood sugar levels rather than relying solely on clinic-based testing at scheduled appointments.