Gestational Diabetes: What Every Expecting Mother Should Know

In this video, Dr. Jasleen Kaur Malhotra, Senior Consultant & Director at Cloudnine Hospital, Dwarka, explains gestational diabetes and why early awareness is essential for a healthy pregnancy. She highlights what gestational diabetes is, who is at higher risk, and how lifestyle factors, weight, family history, and conditions like PCOD can increase the chances of developing it. Dr. Jasleen also emphasises the importance of regular monitoring, a balanced diet, guided medical nutrition therapy, and trimester-wise insulin management when required. Exercise, routine antenatal visits, and timely specialist support play a key role in managing blood sugar effectively. She reassures expecting mothers that with proper care and guidance, gestational diabetes can be well-managed for a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby.