GDM often does not cause any symptoms. Those who do may have ones that are like diabetes. They may be:
- Increased urination—A buildup of glucose pulls water out of the body’s tissues and into the blood. This extra water is turned into urine.
- Thirst—Urinating more causes the body to need more fluids.
- Nausea—Changes in blood glucose levels can cause feelings of nausea.
- Weakness—Fatigue happens when cells do not get enough glucose to use for energy.
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Beverly Siegal, MD, FACOG
- Review Date: 09/2019 -
- Update Date: 01/14/2020 -