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2. Gestational diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Gestational diabetes is a condition in which a person without diabetes develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. [ 2] Gestational diabetes generally results in few symptoms; [ 2] however, it increases the risk of pre-eclampsia, depression, and of needing a Caesarean section. [ 2] Babies born to individuals with poorly treated ...

3. Diabetes and pregnancy - Wikipedia

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   For pregnant women with diabetes, some particular challenges exist for both mother and fetus. If the pregnant woman has diabetes as a pre-existing disorder, it can cause early labor, birth defects, and larger than average infants. Therefore, experts advise diabetics to maintain blood sugar level close to normal range about 3 months before ...

4. Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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   Some degree of weight gain is expected during pregnancy. The enlarging uterus, growing fetus, placenta, amniotic fluid, normal increase in body fat, and increase in water retention all contribute weight gain during pregnancy. The amount of weight gain can vary from 5 pounds (2.3 kg) to over 100 pounds (45 kg).

5. What You Need to Know Before Buying an At-Home Glucose Monitor

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   If a person hasn’t had any food or beverages (aside from water) for eight hours, a blood glucose reading between 70 mg/dL and 100 mg/dL is considered to be normal, according to the World Health ...

6. Here's What Everyone Should Know About Their Glucose Levels - AOL

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   According to Dr. Ali, "Normal blood sugar levels range between 100 and 70 mg/dL after fasting for eight hours." Of course, illness is another contributing factor that can cause levels to go up or ...

7. Diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Gestational diabetes resembles type 2 diabetes in several respects, involving a combination of relatively inadequate insulin secretion and responsiveness. It occurs in about 2–10% of all pregnancies and may improve or disappear after delivery. [65] It is recommended that all pregnant women get tested starting around 24–28 weeks gestation. [66]