Infant of diabetic mother
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IDMPrevention
Prevention of the complications associated with an infant of a diabetic mother requires supportive care of the mother throughout the pregnancy. Good control of blood sugars and and early recognition of gestational diabetes can prevent many of the problems associated with this condition.
Careful monitoring of the infant in the first 24 hours following birth may prevent complications due to low blood sugar.
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