In simple words: Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It means you have higher than normal blood sugar levels while you are pregnant.This usually goes away after the baby is born.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels that develop during pregnancy in women who did not have diabetes prior to pregnancy. It typically arises in the second or third trimester and usually resolves after delivery. GDM can pose risks to both the mother and the baby if not managed appropriately.

Example 1: A 28-year-old woman in her 26th week of pregnancy has an elevated glucose tolerance test, confirming the diagnosis of GDM.She receives nutritional counseling and initiates a blood glucose monitoring regimen., A 35-year-old woman with a family history of diabetes is diagnosed with GDM at 30 weeks of gestation.Despite lifestyle modifications, her blood sugar levels remain uncontrolled, requiring initiation of insulin therapy., A 30-year-old woman develops GDM in her third trimester.After delivery, her blood sugar returns to normal.She is advised on lifestyle changes to reduce her risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Documentation should include results of glucose tolerance testing (GTT), blood glucose levels, details of diet and exercise counseling, medication administration (if any), and any complications arising from GDM.Weeks of gestation should also be recorded.