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M was upset and looked at me in disbelief when I told her the not-so-sweet news. She had failed her glucose tolerance test (GTT) and had been suffering from gestational diabetes. M, aged 34, and a first-time mum was at 24 weeks of gestation. “Doc, I have a sweet tooth.” She confessed. “I would indulge in cakes and ice-cream after my morning sickness was over. Would the high blood sugar affect my baby?” She then revealed that her mum was also diagnosed to have diabetes recently. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a condition in which a woman develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. It happens when the body does not produce enough insulin to effectively convert glucose to stored energy resulting in its build-up in the blood. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus It can affect any pregnant mother, but the following are the risk factors: Obesity: BMI more than 25kg/m2 History of delivering a big baby (4kg and above) Previous history of GDM Aged 35 and abov...

What is a gynecologist? When to see one What to expect Screening Frequent processes Qualifications Gynecologists are doctors who specialize in women's health, with a focus on the female reproductive system. They deal with a broad selection of issues, including obstetrics, or pregnancy and childbirth, menstruation and fertility problems, sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), hormone disorders, and others.  Back in Singapore, some girls prefer to go to a well-woman clinic rather than a family doctor for general health issues. The gynecologist may then refer the individual to another specialist. A qualified gynecologist has at least 8 years of training and needs to be certified by an examining body, such as the American Board of Gynecologists (ABOG) and registered by a professional organization, such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Fast facts about gynecologists: Below are some key points about gynecologists.  More detail is at th...