Angelina Jolie Diagnosed with GD
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The soon to be 33 year old actress Angelina Jolie who already has one biological child with actor Brad Pitt, is finding pregnancy the second time around a little more challenging. Jolie has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes according to online reports. The actress has been suffering from endema, a condition which causes swelling, as well as extreme nausea and fatigue which are generally more pronounced with multiples. She became aware of developing gestational diabetes a few weeks ago. A source close to Jolie said that ?She?s been seeing a nutritionist about it ? frequently.?
The popular actress is said to be expecting fraternal twins (a boy and a girl) with live-in love Brad Pitt. Jolie and Pitt are the parents of three adopted children, two boys and a girl.
What is Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is defined by WebMD.com as ?a condition characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels that is first recognized during pregnancy. The condition occurs in approximately 4% of pregnancies.? Although there are certain risk factors for developing gestational diabetes, many women who get the condition do not have any of these risks. Some of these risk factors include:
- Being overweight
- Belonging to the following racial groups: Hispanic, black, Asian or Native American
- Family history of diabetes
- Having a large baby, especially one weighing more than 9 pounds
Science-mom says...
I had also GD while carrying my twins despite the fact that I have only one (Asian ethnicity) of the many risk factors. As long as you watch your diet and follow your nutritionist`s advice, it should be OK.