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December 20, 2001

Gestational Diabetes

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Question from Colorado, USA:

I am 27 weeks pregnant., my preliminary glucose test indicated I have gestational diabetes, and I have scheduled my three-hour test this week. If I have gestational diabetes, does it mean my baby could have type�1 diabetes from childhood?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Gestational diabetes is a pregnancy related condition. It does not mean that your child will have diabetes.

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