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Gestational diabetes can be so much more than just eating a healthy diet. Thank you @abeandchloe for sharing this vulnerable moment so that other expecting parents having a similar experience might feel less alone.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. In the United States, 6 out of every 100 pregnant people develop gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes happens when your blood sugar is too high during pregnancy. If not treated, gestational diabetes can increase your risk for pregnancy complications. Your healthcare provider tests you for gestational diabetes with a prenatal test called a glucose tolerance test. For most people, gestational diabetes goes away after giving birth. But having it makes you more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.
What can you do?
⚪️Understand your risk.
⚪️Get tested.
⚪️Get to and stay in a healthy weight range.
⚪️Talk to your doctor.
Get more resources and information throughout your pregnancy journey at ItStartsWithMom.org #ItStartsWithMom