Some of these symptoms are also those of pregnancy. Some women may believe that they are going to the bathroom more frequently because of the weight of the baby over the bladder. However, thirst isn’t a symptom of pregnancy. Between the 20th and 24th week the woman’s energy level also returns so she shouldn’t feel fatigued at this point. When the woman is suffering from gestational diabetes she may feel some relief from the fatigue but then it returns in full force as she doesn’t have energy because of the insulin resistance.
Researchers have found that babies who suffer from gestational diabetes have negative effects in later years. Left untreated the condition causes complications during the delivery and for the mother. For these reasons it is very important to identify and treat gestational diabetes as early as possible. A simple fasting blood sugar is enough to rule out the condition. (65)