Taking control of diabetes during pregnancy

Marjorie Brennan talks to Dr Amy Herlihy about her experience of gestational diabetes and what can be done to avoid it in pregnancy.

FOR many expectant mothers, pregnancy is an opportunity to take it easy, put their feet up and treat themselves to a sugary snack to alleviate their discomfort.

However, for a growing number of pregnant women, diagnosed with gestational diabetes, such indulgences can be a risk to their health and that of their baby.