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Gestational Diabetes

11 Nov

Posted at 11:01h in Gestational Diabetes
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Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs specifically during pregnancy. It’s characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from the body's inability to effectively use insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar. This condition typically develops in the second half of pregnancy, as the placenta produces hormones that can interfere with insulin function.

01 Nov

Posted at 11:04h in Baby, Birth Defects, Delivery, Gestational Diabetes, Health, Medical Concerns, Medical Concerns, Medical Concerns, Pregnancy
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High blood sugar around the time of conception and throughout pregnancy increases risks of:  birth defects, still birth, preterm birth, c-sections, and the baby developing obesity and diabetes later in life.¹

What is Gestational Diabetes?

November is American Diabetes Month and a great time to put a spotlight on diabetes during pregnancy, which is a rising trend in the United States. In the United States, gestational diabetes (diabetes developed during pregnancy) has increased by 56% from 2000-2010.¹