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Can diabetes during pregnancy result in birth abnormalities?

Pregnant woman is using a glucometer at home.

A pregnant woman using a glucometer at home. (Source: Getty Images) Credit: Guido Mieth/Getty Images

In May, the Australian government initiated a parliamentary investigation into diabetes, aiming to gain a comprehensive understanding of this escalating health concern. The inquiry attracted over 400 submissions, one of which highlighted that diabetes now affects 1 in 5 pregnancies. Diabetes during pregnancy has enduring implications for the health of both the mother and the child. This subject was discussed in a podcast featuring Dr Manju Aggarwal, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist.


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