An infant of a diabetic mother is a baby born to a mother who has diabetes. The phrase specifically refers to a baby who is born to a mother who had persistently high blood sugar (glucose) levels during pregnancy. The infant is usually large for gestational age. Other symptoms may include:
* Puffy face
* Newborn jaundice
* [...]
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IDM – Infant of Diabetic Mother
Posted in Diabetes Care, tagged blood sugar, diabetic, Diabetics, Gestational Diabetes, High Blood Sugar, IDM, infant, Infants, Low Blood Sugar, pregnant women on November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Periodontal Disease And Diabetes
Posted in Diabetes Care, tagged Bleeding Gums, Dentistry, Diabetes And Dentistry, Diseases, gingivitis, Gum Disease, Oral Disease, oral health, Periodontal Disease, Periodontitis, Periodontology on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The term periodontal disease describes a group of localized infections that affect the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth. The two most common forms of periodontal disease are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis, an early and reversible condition, is an inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth. Persons with gingivitis have tender, edematous, red gums [...]
