Lowering Risks from Gestational Diabetes for You and Your Baby

A gestational diabetes diagnosis is manageable—and early action makes a difference. Michelle Debbink, MD, talks with Kirtly Jones, MD, about how elevated sugars affect fetal growth and delivery, what to expect from care plans, and the simple daily habits that help most pregnancies stay on track. Get clear guidance on meal planning, label reading, movement, and when medication helps, along with why postpartum testing matters and how to reduce your chance of developing type 2 diabetes in the next 5–10 years.