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Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?
Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?
Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?
Risk factors include being overweight or obese, not being physically active, having prediabetes/ gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy/ polycystic ovary syndrome/ an immediate family member with diabetes/ previously delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms) and being of a certain race or ethnicity, such as Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian American.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Weight loss should be gradual and healthy with strict diet control, balanced nutritious meals and regular physical activity.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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A healthful diet and regular exercise are the first steps to managing type 2 diabetes.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What are the side effects of insulin injection for diabetics?
Redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site,changes in the feel of your skin, skin thickening (fat build-up), or a little depression in the skin (fat breakdown) weight gain are possible side effectsLast updated on 12 Dec 2024
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