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As a diabetic, being healthy is being in control of your blood sugar. It is important you are in strict control of your blood sugar level before you get pregnant and during pregnancy. When your blood sugar is uncontrolled, your risk increases for complications such as: heart, kidney or eye disease. In pregnancy, hormonal changes in your body affect your blood sugar levels. These changes may speed up the risks for complications.

The first trimester is a significant time when high blood sugar levels may increase risks for you and your baby. Your baby’s organs are formed in the first 8 weeks after conception. You may not realize you are pregnant at this time. If your blood sugar level is not within safe limits, large amounts of blood sugar

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