Gestational diabetes refers to the discovery of high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. The signs of gestational diabetes in pregnancy are fatigue, excessive thirst, frequency and amount of urination. While these are also common symptoms of pregnancy, potential risks are not only to you but your unborn child, so it is very important to have a blood test and monitor your health closely. Those most at risk for developing signs of gestational diabetes in pregnancy are women who are overweight, have poor glucose tolerance, and a family history of diabetes. African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans are also at greater risk. The risks to the unborn child include increased likelihood of miscarriage or birth defects in major organs such as the heart and brain. There may be over-nutrition of the fetus, which causes low blood sugar at birth. Properly monitored and treated, however, even a woman with diabetes can …