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If a pregnant women is not able to control her diabetes, will it hurt the baby?
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Yes: Uncontrolled diabetes is associated with many poor outcomes for the fetus.
Answered 4/25/2012
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Yup: You must work diligently to control your diabetes! Out of control diabetes causes the baby's body to create too much insulin, which also acts as a growth hormone. The baby can grow too large in the womb. This causes many potential complications with birth. Then after the baby's birth, low blood sugar becomes a problem, due to the baby secreting too much insulin. Do your best for your baby!
Answered 10/14/2014
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