Question

Obese women have a higher risk of developing _____ during pregnancy than pregnant women who are not obese.

a. pernicious anemia
b. maternal homocystinuria
c. cystic fibrosis
d. gestational diabetes

Answer 1

The answer is d. gestational diabetes.

Gestational diabetes is diagnosed during pregnancy, and like types of diabetes, it affects how cells uses glucose and it will affect the baby's health.

By eating healthy foods and exercising it could be treated. Sometimes it's also necessary taking medication.

Gestational diabetes is frequently developed by obese women and if they end up suffering from it, they are at risk for type 2 diabetes.