Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, and usually goes away after the baby ... Show

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, and usually goes away after the baby is born. Still, if you're among the nearly ten percent of moms-to-be with this condition, you need to monitor your blood sugar, and follow your doctors instructions about diet and exercise carefully, to protect your baby's health. Hide

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Melanie Jay, MD, MS

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