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Q. My Doctor has said that I have gestational diabetes, and that I can control it by eating carefully. Does this mean that I will always be diabetic? Will I have to give myself shots?

A. Many women with this diagnosis do quite well and do not develop true diabetes. A careful diet will help during your pregnancy. You may be at greater risk for developing diabetes later in life and will therefore want to manage your diet even after the baby is born. Eating in a healthful, not strict, manner. You should not have to worry about insulin injections as long as you maintain control with your diet. It is also important to be screened by your general practitioner, according to their schedule, after pregnancy.

Cyndi Klausing, RN, ACCE, has been a childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor for over 18 years. She currently works as a newborn nursery nurse and is the mother of four sons.

Cyndi will answer your questions on fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. Her advice does not take the place of your practitioner. Personal answers will not always be possible.