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What Does Gestational Diabetes Do To The Baby?
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (
Alternative Names
Glucose intolerance during pregnancy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Pregnancy hormones can block insulin from doing its job. When this happens, glucose levels may increase in a pregnant woman's blood.
You are at greater risk for gestational diabetes if you:
- Are older than 25 when you are pregnant
- Have a family history of diabetes
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