Babies with macrosomia face health problems of their own, including damage to their shoulders during birth. Because of the extra insulin made by the baby's pancreas, newborns may have very low blood sugar levels at birth and may also have a higher risk for breathing problems. Babies with excess insulin become children who are at risk for obesity and adults who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Treating Gestational Diabetes B ecause this condition can hurt you and your baby, you need to start treatment quickly. Treatment is geared toward keeping blood sugar levels equal to those of pregnant women who don't have gestational diabetes.
Treatment includes special meal plans and scheduled physical activity.
It may also include daily blood sugar testing and insulin injections. You will need help from your doctor, nurse educator, dietitian, and other members of your health care team so that your treatment can be changed as needed. Sticking with your treatment will give you a healthy pregnancy and birth and help your baby avoid future health problems. Looking Ahead G estational diabetes usually goes away after pregnancy. But once you've had gestational diabetes, your chances are 2 in 3 that it will return in future pregnancies.