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Gestational Diabetes

Internet URL

http://www.diabetes.org/gestational-diabetes.jsp  External Link

Sponsoring Agency

American Diabetes Association

Description

Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood sugar (glucose) levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes starts when your body is not able to make and use all the insulin it needs for pregnancy. This document discusses gestational diabetes, including what it is, how it can affect your baby, treatment, and more.

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Review Date

9/8/2006