Diabetes in pregnancy. Does the blood sugar level return to normal after the birth?

or will the mother remain diabetic?

It's not about me. It's my daughter-in-law. But thanks for the answers up to now.

Hi!

They call it Type III Diabetes Mellitus (DM) or gestational diabetes for pregnant women. Onset usually happens during pregnancy. Reversal happens after termination of pregnancy.

God bless to you and to your daughter-in-law!
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Normally it does return to a pre-diabetic state, though that's not the case in everyone's situation.

Although it tends to be comparatively rare, some women do continue to have diabetes. I'm not sure of statistics on whether they become type 1 or type 2, but it seems that the pregnancy itself sometimes sparks off either destruction of Islets of Langerhans (the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin) or insulin resistance.

Have you been made aware that because you're now suffering with gestational diabetes that this puts you at added risk for developing 'full blown' diabetes later in life? Sadly, this is a fact.

I do hope that the diabetes goes away for you after your pregnancy, and that you go on to live a long, healthy, diabetes-free life.

Usually the blood sugar level does return to normal. I know it's hard not to worry, but try not to. Think on good things. You'll have a beautiful grand baby shortly. You all are in my prayers. Sincerely.

God Bless You and Your Family!

I had this in both pregnancies and yes it returns to normal after. The mother will be asked to go for a test after to make sure the levels are back to normal.

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Yes it does, this happened to me 3 times, don't worry, it should go back to normal after the birth, good luck.