If I fail the long test it means I have gestational diabetes.
How it affects the mother:
increased risk of high blood pressure
increased risk of gd in future pregnancies
increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life
how it affects the baby:
makes the baby larger
possible overweight after birth
risk of diabetes later in life
low blood calcium levels at birth
jaundice
treatment:
controlled diet
exercise
monitor glucose levels
monitor fetal growth
regular medical checkups
possible insulin