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Women and Diabetes

A woman is the so-called "gatekeeper" of her family's health. While you're taking the time to learn how to keep your loved ones healthy, make sure you also put some attention toward your own well-being.
Yeast Infections With Diabetes
While most women will experience at least one yeast infection during the course of their lives, those with diabetes are especially susceptible.
When You Have Diabetes...and a Baby on the Way
Women who have diabetes must take extra precautions when on the road to motherhood.
Diabetes That Arises During Pregnancy
This form of diabetes, known as gestational, can pop up midway through a woman's second trimester. One of the top risk factors? Family history of type 2.
What Happens During Gestational Diabetes Testing
Gestational diabetes testing is an important part of routine prenatal care, regardless of your diabetes risk factors.
Stress and Your Dress Size
Maintaining a healthy weight is a must-do for diabetes prevention and management. Learn how stress can affect your waistline, especially if you're of the fairer sex.
Speaking With Your Partner About Diabetes
Your diabetes diagnosis will affect your partner's lifestyle, emotions and sex life. Open communication is the key to making sure you navigate this new reality best -- together.
How to Stay Fit When You're a Stay at Home Parent
Getting enough physical activity is one of the most controllable diabetes risk factors and management strategies. Here, how you can sneak it in right in your living room.
Exercising During Those Whole 9 Months
There are a number of reasons to stay active during pregnancy and, even if you've never worked out before, there are lots of options for what you can do.
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