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What is Gestational Diabetes?

February 22, 2008 on 11:40 pm | By admin | In Health & Fitness

What exactly is  gestational diabetes ? It is a somewhat common type of diabetes found in pregnant women. The causes are much debated, but it is generally believed to be caused by hormone imbalances that occur during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes can is foul between 6-10% of all pregnancies and will usually clear up once the pregnancy is over. It is the only kind of diabetes that generally clears up on its own. All the symptoms of diabetes are present and standard diabetes treatment principle will apply in these kinds of cases.