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Is it possible to get diabetes after pregnancy?

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

yes: Gestational diabetes can occur, which predisposes the fetus to abnormalities such as very high birth weights. This often improves in the mother following delivery.

Answered 12/29/2014

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