• Gestational diabetes is nothing but increased blood sugar levels in pregnancy time.
• 1st visit to your doctor – apart from routine investigations its mandatory to check your blood
  sugar levels and Ghba1c levels.
• If either of your parents are a diabetic, its important you mention this during the first few visits as you
  might need a early screening test for detecting GDM.
• If you are a gestational diabetic, your BABY IS AT INCREASED RISK.

#Excessive weight gain
# Congenital anomalies ( if sugars r not in control)
# Excessive amniotic fluid levels
# Onset of hypertension ( pih) in last few weeks
# Placental disorders
For appointments : Call 0416 – 2253400, 0416 – 2252114.
## DR.SUNITHA SIVAKUMAR ,
GESTATIONAL DIABETIC CLINIC
DR.SIVAKUMAR MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL, Vellore 632009.