Left untreated, gestational diabetes can cause a baby to grow too large - which increases the risk of injuries during delivery.

We found that food insecurity is associated with a higher body mass index, greater weight gain during pregnancy, and a higher risk for the development of gestational diabetes.

Methods 78 cases of Tanbei Hospital with the same gestational diabetes compared 80 healthy pregnant women, maternal and neonatal outcomes were analyzed in patients without significant difference.