Study: Pregnant Women With Pre-Existing Diabetes Doubles - Pregnancy and Pre-existing Diabetes

Study: Pregnant Women With Pre-Existing Diabetes Doubles
April 28, 2008
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Associated Press

And the number of diabetic teenagers giving birth grew fivefold during the same period, according to the study, the largest of its kind.

Expectant mothers who don't control their diabetes face an increased risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. Their babies have a higher chance of being born with birth defects.

"These are high-risk pregnancies," said Dr. Florence Brown, an expert on pregnancy and diabetes. "All women with pre-existing diabetes need to plan their pregnancies."

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