Diabetic Moms Need Strict Sugar Control
Posted on: Wednesday, 30 August 2006, 18:01 CDT
Women know they shouldn't drink alcohol or smoke during pregnancy, but it's critical that diabetic moms-to-be to control blood sugar, says a U.S. expert.
Dr. Philip Raskin, a diabetes specialist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, says babies exposed to high levels of blood sugar in the womb run higher risks of birth defects, growing too large for safe delivery or being born prematurely.
Their mothers are at higher risk for health problems, according to Raskin.
Out-of-control blood sugar also could cause a pregnant woman's blood pressure to spike. That could lead to premature birth of the baby, or it could cause seizures or a stroke in the woman during labor and delivery.
Raskin recommends that pregnant, diabetic women closely control their blood-sugar levels, treat low blood sugar quickly, take medications on time, exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.
Source: United Press International
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