Q: "What is thyroid condition?"
A: Hyperthyroidism results from the over-secretion of excessive thyroid hormones. This can lead to tissue wasting, sweating, tremor, abnormally high heart rate, heat intolerance, nervousness, and increased appetite. Hyperthyroidism is 8x more common in women than in men.
A: Hypothyroidism is the under-functioning (not producing enough thyroid hormones) of the thyroid gland. Common symptoms include dry skin, hand and face puffiness, fatigue, weight gain, constipation, memory impairment, decreased perspiration, cold intolerance, and brittle nails.
Q: "What is gestational diabetes?"
A: Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy. It is very important to get it detected and controlled as it may harm the baby during pregnancy. Gestational Diabetes typically occurs during the second half of pregnancy due to high blood sugar levels. Once pregnancy ends, blood sugar will return to normal (in 95% of cases). Women with Gestational Diabetes have a greater chance of developing diabetes later on in life.
