Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy. With the right monitoring and care, most mothers go on to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Dr. Ajay Shukla provides expert, reassuring blood-sugar management throughout pregnancy.
Dr. Ajay Shukla
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM Endocrinology (SGPGI), MRCP SCE (Diabetes & Endocrinology) • 17+ years
Why gestational diabetes matters
Uncontrolled blood sugar in pregnancy can affect both mother and baby — including larger birth weight and delivery complications. The good news is that careful control greatly reduces these risks, which is why timely specialist care is so valuable.
Who should be checked
- Overweight before pregnancy
- Family history of diabetes
- Previous gestational diabetes or a large baby
- PCOS
- Age above 30, or as advised by your obstetrician
How Dr. Shukla manages it
- Blood-sugar monitoring — clear targets and home monitoring guidance.
- Pregnancy-safe diet planning — balanced nutrition for mother and baby.
- Insulin when needed — safe in pregnancy and carefully dosed.
- Coordinated care — working alongside your obstetrician.
- Postnatal follow-up — checking sugar returns to normal after delivery.
This page is general health information, not a substitute for a medical consultation. Diagnosis and treatment must be individualised — please book an appointment for advice specific to you.
Frequently asked questions
Which doctor treats gestational diabetes in Lucknow?
Gestational diabetes is best co-managed by an endocrinologist alongside your obstetrician. Dr. Ajay Shukla, DM Endocrinology (SGPGI), provides safe blood-sugar management during pregnancy at Hormone India, Lucknow.
Is gestational diabetes dangerous for the baby?
When blood sugar is kept well controlled, most babies are born healthy. Good control reduces risks such as excess birth weight and delivery complications, which is why specialist monitoring is important.
Will gestational diabetes go away after delivery?
In most women blood sugar returns to normal after delivery. However, there is a higher future risk of Type 2 diabetes, so a follow-up test and healthy lifestyle afterwards are recommended.