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Is it risky to eat sweets daily during eighth month of pregnancy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you have: Gestational diabetes that is not well controlled - sweets could contribute to that. If your blood sugars are ok, would suggest just not eating a lot of low quality foods.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 10/2/2013

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