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Gestational diabetes—understanding gestational diabetes videos

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The Understanding gestational diabetes videos for women with gestational diabetes are now available. Watch these videos to find out how to manage gestational diabetes and where to get the information and support you need. You can also listen to stories of women who have recently had gestational diabetes.

These videos share health professional expertise and the experiences of three women who have recently had gestational diabetes. A short animation is included to explain gestational diabetes.

The Understanding gestational diabetes videos cover a range of topics including:

  • What is gestational diabetes?
  • Looking after gestational diabetes
  • Healthy eating
  • Physical activity
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Medication
  • Emotional well being
  • Pregnancy, labour, birth
  • After your baby is born
  • Future health

The videos can be viewed at Understanding gestational diabetes videos.

Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.

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