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Gestational diabetes is a condition that only occurs during pregnancy. It is similar to other types of diabetes. It affects how your blood uses sugar or glucose. Gestational diabetes causes high blood sugar, which affects the health of the baby and the mother. Gestational diabetes can be controlled by eating healthy foods, exercising, and taking…


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