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Conditions›Pregnancy complications›Gestational diabetes mellitus

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Is high blood sugar that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy, usually starting half way thru pregnbancy & is mild.

Dr. Alan Alireviewed this

Psychiatry 32 years experience

Is a type of:Diabetes mellitus, Pregnancy complications

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

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