Which of the following statements is true of gestational diabetes?  Group of answer choices It is a form of diabetes that is seen in women before and after pregnancy, but not during pregnancy.   Infants born to women suffering from poorly treated gestational diabetes have a low birthweight.   An overweight woman who suffers from gestational diabetes is not at a risk of developing chronic diabetes later in life.   Poorly treated gestational diabetes may lead to difficult childbirth and necessitate a cesarean section.   Gestational diabetes does not require medical attention and resolves itself as the pregnancy progresses.

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Which of the following statements is true of gestational diabetes? 
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It is a form of diabetes that is seen in women before and after pregnancy, but not during pregnancy.
 
Infants born to women suffering from poorly treated gestational diabetes have a low birthweight.
 
An overweight woman who suffers from gestational diabetes is not at a risk of developing chronic diabetes later in life.
 
Poorly treated gestational diabetes may lead to difficult childbirth and necessitate a cesarean section.
 
Gestational diabetes does not require medical attention and resolves itself as the pregnancy progresses.
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