Global Health Watch: Artificial pancreas has potential for pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes
A team of European doctors has tested an “artificial pancreas” aimed at helping pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar. The goal? To lower their risk of having an abnormal birth or a fatal episode of hypoglycemia.
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High blood pressure can sometimes occur during pregnancy in women with chronic hypertension or pregnancy-induced hypertension. Find out what causes high blood pressure in pregnant women with health information from a practicing gynecologist in this free video on pregnancy. Expert: Simion Tsinker Contact: www.browardobgyn.com Bio: Dr. Simion Tsinker has been In private practice in OB/GYN since 1982 in Plantation, Florida. Filmmaker: Paul Muller