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Gestational diabetes mellitus
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Gestational diabetes mellitus Diabetes (when blood sugar levels become too high) that develops duringpregnancy. Can be treated, and usually disappears after pregnancy.
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Diabetes
A condition in which blood glucose is not well controlled. Type I diabetics make no insulin, whereas type 2 diabetics are characterized by the overproduction of insulin, but the inability of the target cells to respond to the insulin.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Sugar
A class of carbohydrates that taste sweet. Sugar is a quick and easy fuel for the body to use. Types of sugar are lactose, glucose, fructose, and sucrose.
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Gestagen
A synthetic type of progesterone.
Gestalt therapy
A psychotherapeutic concept that stresses understanding mental processes as holistic entities (gestalts) rather than as discrete steps. Gestalt therapy often uses group therapy techniques to help patients gain this type of insight.
Gestation
The period of bearing a pregnancy from fertilization to delivery.
Gestation period
The period of development of the young from the time of conception until birth. For humans the full gestation period is normally 9 months.
Gestational age
The age of the fetus while in the uterus, counted from the first day of the last menstrual period.
Gestational diabetes
Form of diabetes that may develop during pregnancy in women who do not otherwise have diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
A type of diabetes mellitus that can occur when a woman is pregnant. In the second half of the pregnancy, the woman may have glucose (sugar) in the blood at a higher than normal level. However, when the pregnancy ends, the blood glucose levels return to normal in about 95 percent of all cases.
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Genetic disorder
A disease or condition caused by an abnormality in a person's genetic blueprint. Such conditions include chromosomal disorders involving too much or too little chromosomal material, mutations of genes on the chromosomes, and mutations in conjunction with environmental factors such as exposure to drugs or radiation.
Genetic inheritance
DNA that is passed from parents to children.
Genetic screening
Any test used to find genetic abnormalities.
Genitals
External sex organs: the penis and testicles in a male and the labia in a female.
Gestational age
The age of the fetus while in the uterus, counted from the first day of the last menstrual period.
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Grasping reflex
A newborn's reflexive grab at an object, such as a finger, when ittouches her hand. Her hold may be strong enough for you to pull her to asitting position; the reflex lasts until a baby is 3 or 4 months old.
Gravida
The medical term for a pregnant woman.
Gross motor skills
Movements that use the large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso - such as running and jumping.
Guardian
An adult who has been given legal responsibility for a minor in place of the biological parents.
Gynecologist
A physician who specializes in women's reproductive health.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Diabetes
A condition in which blood glucose is not well controlled. Type I diabetics make no insulin, whereas type 2 diabetics are characterized by the overproduction of insulin, but the inability of the target cells to respond to the insulin.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Sugar
A class of carbohydrates that taste sweet. Sugar is a quick and easy fuel for the body to use. Types of sugar are lactose, glucose, fructose, and sucrose.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Gestagen
A synthetic type of progesterone.
Gestalt therapy
A psychotherapeutic concept that stresses understanding mental processes as holistic entities (gestalts) rather than as discrete steps. Gestalt therapy often uses group therapy techniques to help patients gain this type of insight.
Gestation
The period of bearing a pregnancy from fertilization to delivery.
Gestation period
The period of development of the young from the time of conception until birth. For humans the full gestation period is normally 9 months.
Gestational age
The age of the fetus while in the uterus, counted from the first day of the last menstrual period.
Gestational diabetes
Form of diabetes that may develop during pregnancy in women who do not otherwise have diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
A type of diabetes mellitus that can occur when a woman is pregnant. In the second half of the pregnancy, the woman may have glucose (sugar) in the blood at a higher than normal level. However, when the pregnancy ends, the blood glucose levels return to normal in about 95 percent of all cases.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Genetic disorder
A disease or condition caused by an abnormality in a person's genetic blueprint. Such conditions include chromosomal disorders involving too much or too little chromosomal material, mutations of genes on the chromosomes, and mutations in conjunction with environmental factors such as exposure to drugs or radiation.
Genetic inheritance
DNA that is passed from parents to children.
Genetic screening
Any test used to find genetic abnormalities.
Genitals
External sex organs: the penis and testicles in a male and the labia in a female.
Gestational age
The age of the fetus while in the uterus, counted from the first day of the last menstrual period.
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Grasping reflex
A newborn's reflexive grab at an object, such as a finger, when ittouches her hand. Her hold may be strong enough for you to pull her to asitting position; the reflex lasts until a baby is 3 or 4 months old.
Gravida
The medical term for a pregnant woman.
Gross motor skills
Movements that use the large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso - such as running and jumping.
Guardian
An adult who has been given legal responsibility for a minor in place of the biological parents.
Gynecologist
A physician who specializes in women's reproductive health.
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