What is gestational diabetes and how will I be tested for it?

Gestational Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar level which usually develops between the 24th and the 26th week of pregnancy. During one of your prenatal check ups, a blood sample will drawn. Afterwhich, you'll be given glucose drink and another blood sample will be taken. Should you have it, it will NOT cause diabetes to your unborn child. However, because the unborn baby is "used" to the high blood levels, the baby risks having low blood sugar. For more information, you can read. http://sg.theasianparent.com/gestational-diabetes-can-cause-preterm-labour/