Jan. 11, 2017

I’ve always had a hyperactive sweet tooth. I eat Hershey’s Kisses like popcorn. Chocolate pretzels are my go-to treats. And if there’s a buffet, you can bet your ass that I’ll be at the dessert table, sampling all the pastries available and piling it onto my plate “for later.”

So you can just imagine the heartbreak I felt when I failed my glucose test and I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GD) during my first pregnancy. For those who don't know, GD is a type of diabetes some women develop during pregnancy. The American Diabetes Association defines GD as an increase in your body’s level of blood glucose, the main sugar found in the blood, which is the body’s main source of energy. GD can lead to an increased risk of developing preeclampsia, as well as an increased risk of having a larger baby.

Read the whole article here: https://www.romper.com/p/i-had-gestational-diabetes-it-ended-up-being-a-blessing-in-disguise-29472

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