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Gestational Diabetes and the Family Link - Pregnancy - Families.com

pregnancy.families.com — “Did you know that women who have a family history of diabetes have a higher chance of developing gestational diabetes during their pregnancy? According to a new study, the risks are even higher if that family member is a sibling, as opposed to a parent. Gestational diabetes, which is usually diagnosed in the second half of pregnancy, affects about three percent of all pregnant women. It causes higher than normal blood sugar levels, which can lead to your baby developing jaundice, gaining too muc” View full resource at pregnancy.families.com