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Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar( diabetes) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy. |
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Symptoms
Usually there are no symptoms, or the symptoms are mild and not life threatening to the pregnant woman. Often, the b...
Causes
Risk factors for gestational diabetes include:African or Hispanic ancestryBeing older than 25 when pregnantFamily his...
Tests
Gestational diabetes may not cause symptoms. All pregnant women should receive an oral glucose tolerance test between...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to keep blood glucose levels within normal limits during the pregnancy, and to make sure t...
Prevention
Beginning prenatal care early and regular prenatal visits helps improve the health of you and your baby. Knowing the ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you are pregnant and you have symptoms of diabetes.
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