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22 Diabetes Myths -- Busted!

Does sugar cause diabetes? Are drugs the only treatment? All you need to know about the disease and how to live with it (23 Photos)

Kalia Doner on Dec 28, 2010 at 11:25AM

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MYTH: Women with diabetes shouldn't risk getting pregnant.

TRUTH: Women with either type of diabetes can have a safe pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby by getting regular exercise, keeping their weight gain in check and working with their doctor to aggressively control their blood sugar levels before and during pregnancy. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends a target A1C (a measure of blood sugar level over two or three months) of less than 6 percent during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about your individual goals. Visit this link for more info.

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