Pregnancy Complications

If not managed well, gestational diabetes can cause problems for both mother and child. Chronic high blood sugar can increase the risk for high blood pressure in pregnancy, a large-for-gestational-age baby, and postpartum and newborn health problems.

Keeping blood glucose levels in a safe range dramatically reduce the risk of pregnancy complications. If you're planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor about your gestational diabetes risk and how to lower it.

Reviewed by Francine Kaufman, MD. 4/08

Gestational Maternal Complications

Learn about the potential maternal complications of uncontrolled gestational diabetes.

Gestational Complications for Baby

Learn how gestational diabetes can affect your baby if not properly treated.

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Dream Diabetes Devices

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by Brenda Bell

Because today's going to be a bit busy to be doing actual art (and because I just saw STAR TREK: Into Darkness yesterday), I'm going to take the Diabetes Blog Week wildcard: "Tell us what your fantasy diabetes device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, etc etc etc. The sky is the limit — what...

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