I got diabetes at my 8 months of pregnancy... when my baby was born, her sugar level was 60... after 5 months of delivery, I got diabetes ( dawn phenomenon ) again and now it is permanent... Is my baby having chances of getting diabetes ??

2 Answers

ExpertDr Sheetal AggarwalObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. hi mom if parents r having diabetes then yes kids r also having risk of having diabetes in later life ... it is a hereditary disease and runs in family

Author of questionMom of a 7 yr old girl4 years ago

A. not in the early life na as many people in my family are worrried ...

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