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  • The exact cause of gestational diabetes is not known, but it is related to hormonal changes during pregnancy that affect insulin production and action.
  • Insulin is a hormone that helps the cells use glucose for energy. During pregnancy, the placenta produces hormones that make the cells more resistant to insulin, requiring more insulin to keep the blood sugar levels normal.
  • If the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to overcome the insulin resistance, the blood sugar levels rise and gestational diabetes develops.

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