Housing costs are relatively high in all areas of the county. The county is divided into two major geographical units by series of northwest/southeast running hills; the 32 mile long coastal plain and the Livermore-Amador Valley. Elevations in Alameda County begin at sea level and reach 3,700 feet in east county. Moderate year-round temperatures near the San Francisco Bay contrast with hot summers in the eastern area of the county.
Definition. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy . The definition applies whether insulin or only diet modification is used for treatment and whether or not the condition persists after pregnancy.
Postpartumgestational diabetes (GDM)Macrosomiashoulder dystociaestimated fetal weight (EFW) Macrosomia is the term used to define an infant that measures more than 8 pounds 13 ounces or 4,000 grams (4 kg) at birth. Some definitions use 4,5000 grams (9lb 15oz) as cutoff. While macrosomia can be suspected prior to birth mostly from ultrasound measurements, it is only definitively determined after birth by weighing the baby. Ultrasound measurements to calculate the baby's weight are not always accurate.