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Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body produces no insulin. It is often referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes. It is also sometimes known as juvenile diabetes, or early-onset diabetes, because it usually develops before the age of 40, often in the teenage years. Type 1 diabetes is far less common than type 2 diabetes, which occurs when there is…
Post pregnancy weight concerns
Women who fail to lose excess weight after having a baby could be risking the health of future pregnancies. A study published in The Lancet said that even a few pounds can make all the difference, even in women who aren’t overweight. The study looked at 150,000 women and found that an increase of only 1 or 2…
Fast-growing babies may face diabetes
Babies who grow faster than average during the first three years of life may face an increased risk of developing diabetes, say scientists. The study, reported in the Lancet, was carried out by a team of researchers at a Dutch hospital. They measured changes in body length, height and body mass index in over 200…
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Diabetes
There are two types of diabetes that can affect pregnant women. Insulin- dependent diabetes is a permanent condition which develops early in life and which needs to be treated with insulin. Gestational diabetes develops for the first time during pregnancy and is usually temporary. Insulin-dependent diabetes If you are a diabetic who takes insulin to control your diabetes, it’s…
