Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Why is it important to take gestational diabetes seriously, and what are some of the risks to both the mother and unborn baby? As Dr. Afshan Zahedi from the Scarborough Health Network explains, the baby can become bigger in the uterus due to the elevated blood sugar levels of its mother. Also, after the baby is born, its body isn't used to producing sugar on its own. The baby's own blood sugar can become very low because of this, and it may even cause seizures. As Dr. Zahedi says in the video, diabetic women can still have healthy babies! They just need to carefully monitor their condition and have a good medical team around them.
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In 2022, this YouTube channel was rebranded as Manitoba Moonshot. It is a front-row seat watching one Canadian family trying to end type 2 diabetes. This channel will highlight stories from the Lautt family, ask tough questions about access to health care for marginalized communities, and feature exclusive interviews with Canadians from all walks of life — especially those living with type 2 diabetes. To learn more, go to: manitobamoonshot.ca
Why is it important to take gestational diabetes seriously, and what are some of the risks to both the mother and unborn baby? As Dr. Afshan Zahedi from the Scarborough Health Network explains, the baby can become bigger in the uterus due to the elevated blood sugar levels of its mother. Also, after the baby is born, its body isn't used to producing sugar on its own. The baby's own blood sugar can become very low because of this, and it may even cause seizures. As Dr. Zahedi says in the video, diabetic women can still have healthy babies! They just need to carefully monitor their condition and have a good medical team around them.
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In 2022, this YouTube channel was rebranded as Manitoba Moonshot. It is a front-row seat watching one Canadian family trying to end type 2 diabetes. This channel will highlight stories from the Lautt family, ask tough questions about access to health care for marginalized communities, and feature exclusive interviews with Canadians from all walks of life — especially those living with type 2 diabetes. To learn more, go to: manitobamoonshot.ca
