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Why Managing Blood Sugar During Pregnancy Might Prevent Childhood Disorders?
GDM probably affects around 1 in 6 pregnancies around the world.
Pregnancy in women is spectacular enough to allow the body to create an entirely new human being. But the sensitivity of this entire process is something many do not realize. Every organ, every nerve, every little heartbeat placed in motion depends on hormones, nutrients, and, yes, blood sugar.
It is no longer about eating for two; rather, it is about metabolic harmony.
So what is GDM? And why is it important?
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is one form of diabetes that only develops during pregnancy. The diagnosis is given in a case where the body cannot produce enough insulin to manage blood sugar levels for a pregnant woman. GDM probably affects around 1 in 6 pregnancies around the world.
Usually, it resolves after delivery. However, the implications for the baby may prove more enduring.
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