What is gestational diabetes?
Correct Answer: Occurs in a pregnant women
Apart from Type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 Dm there is a 3rd main form of diabetes also known as gestational diabetes. It occurs in pregnant women without previous history of diabetes. High blood sugar levels will be seen in these women. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrate, fats, and protein by promoting the absorption of carbohydrates especially glucose from the blood into the liver, skeletal muscle, and fat.