... like: increased thirst, increased urination, increased appetite, fatigue, blurred vision, slow healing infections, and impotence in men. Gestational diabetes is a carbohydrate intolerance of variable severity that starts or is first recognized during pregnancy. It usually becomes apparent during the 24th to the 28th weeks of pregnancy. In many cases the blood sugar level returns to normal after delivery (Yahoo Health Center). The risk ... . Some basic principles to look for are: how to recognize and treat low and high blood sugar, what and when to eat, how to take insulin or medication, ...

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