Gestational Diabetes
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as
many as 10 percent of pregnancies result in the development of
gestational diabetes. The condition is prevalent among pregnancy women –
especially those over age 25 – because of increased difficulty for the
body to produce insulin when pregnancy hormones are present. Gestational
diabetes screenings are standard during the second trimester of
pregnancies in the U.S., although some women may be screened sooner if
determined high-risk for developing the condition.
Diagnosis of gestational diabetes places mothers at an increased risk
for other pregnancy complications and is more likely to lead to a
caesarian section delivery. The disease also leads to higher birth
weights and requires careful oversight of diet, nutrition and activity
levels during pregnancy. In some cases, diabetes medicine and/or insulin
may be necessary to regulate blood glucose levels.
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Dr. Han’s practice deals with a large spectrum
of women’s health related issues from preventive yearly checkups to obstetrics and gynecological
management. She is fluent in both
English and Korean languages.
