Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar.
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Quick Overview: Type 2 Diabetes
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Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Diabetes Fellowship (CMC Vellore), Oncology Fellowship (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK), DFID Certification
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy, typically in the second or third trimester. Dr. Rashmi Bastakoti, Nepal's leading high-risk pregnancy specialist with 25+ years of experience, provides comprehensive GDM management at GyneNepal, Kathmandu. Affecting 6-9% of pregnancies, GDM results from insulin resistance caused by pregnancy hormones. Dr. Rashmi has successfully managed over 1,200 GDM pregnancies, ensuring healthy outcomes for mother and baby. Her multidisciplinary approach combines dietary management, glucose monitoring, and insulin therapy when needed. Early detection through universal screening prevents complications like macrosomia, birth injuries, and neonatal hypoglycemia. Most women return to normal glucose levels after delivery, but 50% develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years. Serving Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur with expert GDM care.