Failure to Diagnose and Treat Gestational Diabetes May Lead to Birth Injuries

 Gestational diabetes is a common development for thousands of women in the U.S. each year during pregnancy. Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar. Gestational diabetes raises your blood sugar and may adversely affect the mother and baby’s health. It is important that gestational diabetes is diagnosed in time so it can be properly managed during the pregnancy with healthy foods, exercise and sometimes, medication. Controlling blood sugar in this manner can prevent a difficult labor and delivery, which may potentially lead to serious birth injuries. Identifying the Risk Factors According to the Mayo Clinic, any woman may develop gestational diabetes, but some women are at a greater risk. Some of the risk factors include: • Mother’s age: Women older than 25 are more likely to develop gestational diabetes. • Family and personal health history: Your risk of developing gestational diabetes increases if you have…

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