Your health care team can help you take charge of gestational diabetes. Some women with diabetes may have specials problems, such as bladder infections. See Preventing and Treating Infections to find out about the signs of bladder and kidney infections. If you have an infection, it needs to be treated right away. Call your doctor.
Some women get yeast infections in their vagina, especially when their blood glucose is high.
A sign of a yeast infection may be itching in the vagina. If you notice vaginal itching, tell your health care provider. You may learn about medicines you can buy at the drugstore and about how to prevent yeast infections. Some women with diabetes may have trouble with sexual function. Discomfort caused by vaginal itching or dryness can be treated.