Friday, December 01, 2006

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes only happens when a women is pregnant. After a baby is born the women no longer has diabetes, however she must take steps to stay active, eat right and maintain a healthy weight level or she may develope type 2 diabetes later in life.

During the last two months of pregnancy, it is necessary to follow a meal plan to keep her blood sugar in normal ranger or her baby may grow too big, which will cause problems for her and her baby during the birthing process.

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