We asked experts to discuss how gestational diabetes impact Black pregnant people and how they might navigate diagnosis.
So this year, its time to talk about gestational diabetes.
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Kiarra King, MD, is a board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology.
Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes impacts the bodys ability to use glucose.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
One of the most significant risk factors for gestational diabetes is excess weight, Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew explains.
Kiarra King, MD, is a board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology.
TheMayo Clinicalso says that babies are at greater risk for punch in 2 diabetes and obesity later in life.
So what can be done?
Additionally, theMayo Clinicsuggests obtaining postpartum glucose screenings as well.
Unfortunately,studieshave shown that Black patients and other patients of color receive poorer care quality than white patients.
This can lead to health issues going undetected for so long that its too late to treat them proactively.
[Black people] deserve the highest quality care that any other patient would get.
However, that has not always been provided to us, saysKiarra King, MD.
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