Gestational diabetes usually does not cause symptoms
distinguishable from those that commonly occur in pregnancy. If
symptoms do occur, they may be similar to those in
nongestational diabetes. These may include: - Increased
urination (polyuria)—When glucose accumulates in the blood, it
pulls water out of the body’s tissues and into the blood. The
kidneys turn this extra water into urine and excrete it. This
increases your urine output. - Increased thirst (polydipsia)
—The increase in urine output causes your body to become
dehydrated . This makes you thirsty. - Increased hunger—Your
body’s cells are not getting enough glucose, which means your
cells cannot get enough food. This causes you to feel hungry. -
Recurring urinary tract infection or vaginal yeast infection
—When glucose builds up in the blood, it can affect the
functioning of your white blood cells. This may cause you to
have urinary tract infections or vaginal yeast infections more
often. - Weight loss —Despite the increase in appetite, you may
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