Insulin is essential for converting sugar from the bloodstream into energy. Without enough insulin, excess sugar remains in the blood, resulting in hyperglycaemia.3
Causes of Gestational Diabetes
The exact cause of gestational diabetes remains unclear. However, one known factor is insulin resistance - a condition where hormones released by the placenta prevent insulin from functioning properly in the mother's body.2 If the body cannot produce enough insulin to compensate, blood sugar levels rise, leading to gestational diabetes.
