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What should you know about diabetes in pregnancy?

What should you know about diabetes in pregnancy?

by Word Gypsy

Tue, Jun 15, 2010

Approximately 4 % of pregnant women will develop this condition. With diabetes in the pregnant woman, the blood sugar or glucose level becomes elevated. This can lead to medical complications for both the mother and child. Therefore, the woman needs to follow special precautions throughout the pregnancy.