A condition where there is a shortage of insulin in the body. As a result, glucose cannot leave the bloodstream, causing an excess of it in the bloodstream.

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When a woman is pregnant, the hormones that support the baby can sometimes block   insulin uptake to the mother's body; this is called insulin resistance. To compensate, mothers take up to three times as much insulin. It can also start if the mother's body does not produce enough insulin during pregnancy, causing hyperglycemia. 

Gestational Diabetes

Eating disorder-diabetes mellitus type 1 can result in numerous negative health outcomes, including the following:

- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Premature microvascular issues 

Diabulimia Complications

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Some examples of treatments for Gestational Diabetes include:
- Tracking blood sugar levels before, an hour after, and two hours after meals.
- Eating a healthy diet
- Exercising regularly 

Treatments for Gestational Diabetes

Hyperglycemia

Patients with eating disorder-diabetes mellitus type 1 may be more vulnerable to certain vascular problems that are typically associated with untreated diabetes, such as retinopathy and neuropathy. Furthermore, they are more likely to experience such issues prematurely. 

Diabulimia Microvascular Issues

Diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, is a condition that occurs when blood glucose is high from the absence of insulin. It can result in unconsciousness and death if left untreated.

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