**1.4 Presentation and diagnostic criteria**

Diabetes in pregnancy often presents with similar symptoms as diabetes in the rest of the population. These symptoms include increased thirst, increased urination, and increased appetite. However, these symptoms may either be absent in pregnancy or falsely attributed to pregnancy symptoms thus the diagnosis may be overlooked. Typically, diabetes in pregnancy goes undiagnosed until blood glucose is checked at antenatal visits.

It is important to note that pregnant women who are categorised as 'low-risk' do not require glucose testing. However, this category is limited to women who meet all the following criteria:

