The Truth About Gestational Diabetes

Even if you've never had diabetes, you could be among the 18% of women who develop a form of it about halfway through their pregnancy. While gestational diabetes is not a permanent condition, it does impact both mother and baby. How is gestational diabetes diagnosed? What are your treatment options? And how can it impact your labor and delivery?

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The Truth About Gestational Diabetes

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Dr. Douglas Fenton About 18% of pregnant women in the United...

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