What are the symptoms of diabetes? Â

Dr. Peyton Anderson
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2025-05-18 09:04:31
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Diabetes during pregnancy may
affect the blood supply to the placenta, resulting in insufficient nutrient intake for the fetus, resulting in growth restriction.
3. Increased risk of preterm
birth
High blood sugar may trigger a series of physiological changes that cause uterine contractions to start
earlier,
increasing the likelihood of preterm birth.4
. Fetal distress Abnormal
maternal blood sugar may affect fetal oxygen supply and metabolism, which may lead to fetal hypoxia in utero and fetal distress.