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What is the treatment for gestational diabetes?

A diagnosis of gestational diabetes can add to the worry and stress of any pregnancy. Diabetes educator Annie Reed emphasizes the need for self-care and why it’s important to find a dedicated healthcare team.

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Up Next

  • Diabetes and pregnancy: your treatment plan

  • What changes if I have diabetes and become pregnant?

  • Planning a healthy future with gestational diabetes

  • Diabetes and pregnancy: planning a healthy future

  • What is gestational diabetes?

  • How gestational diabetes can affect your pregnancy

  • What support should I seek after a diabetes diagnosis?

  • My story: Candace and gestational diabetes

  • What are blood sugar spikes?

  • What are my medication options for type 2 diabetes?

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