During pregnancy – usually around the 24th week – many women develop gestational diabetes. A diagnosis of gestational diabetes doesn’t mean that you had diabetes before you conceived, or that you will have diabetes after giving birth. But it’s important to follow your doctor’s advice regarding blood glucose (blood sugar) levels while you’re planning your pregnancy, so you and your baby both remain healthy.

Low blood glucose or hypoglycemia is one of the most common problems associated with diabetes, in particular, insulin treatment. Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose level below 70 mg/dl if your meter tests whole blood.