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Diabetes and Pregnancy (Copyright © American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists )

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Publication Year: 2005
Type: Online publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp051.cfm

Diabetes is a condition that causes high levels of glucose in the blood. Glucose is a sugar that is the body's main source of fuel. In the past, women with diabetes were advised not to become pregnant because of the health risks to both mother and baby were very high. Today, because of better prenatal care, most women with diabetes can have a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby.

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
PO Box 96920
Washington DC 20090-6920

Phone: 202-638-5577
Toll-free Phone: (800) 762-2264 En/

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