January 6, 2009





Types of Diabetes:

Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnant women -
about 135,000 cases in the United States each year. Gestational
diabetes occurs late in pregnancy (usually around 28 weeks) and,
if not treated properly, can be harmful to the baby and mother.

     For more detailed information visit:
        American Diabetes Association- Gestational Diabetes
        American Academy of Family Physicians  Gestational Diabetes
        March of Dimes  Gestational Diabetes 

Pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when a person's blood glucose
levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of
type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that at least 41 million Americans have
pre-diabetes, in addition to the more than 20 million already diagnosed
with diabetes.

     For more detailed information visit:
        American Diabetes Association- Pre-diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes / Type 2 Diabetes


 

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