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- An overview of the causes and symptoms of gestational diabetes
- A rundown of how gestational diabetes is diagnosed and treated
- Details on alternative treatments, preventive measures, and prognosis
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Definition
Gestational diabetes is a condition that occurs during pregnancy. Like other forms of diabetes, gestational diabetes involves a defect in the way the body processes and uses sugars (glucose) in the diet. Gestational diabetes, however, has a number of characteristics that are different from other forms of diabetes.
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