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Can gestational diabetes affect the placenta?
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Yes: Gestational diabetes is actually caused by the placenta. A hormone called hpl (human placental lactogen) gets released and causes insulin. While the placenta is the underlying cause, gestational diabetes causes changes in the placenta making it function differently. Most doctors will recommend delivery before the due date with gestational diabetes because of this altered placental function.
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Gestational diabetes: If diabetes is not adequately controlled it may cause placental insufficiency.
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