Vegan Health Tips with Michael Klaper, M.D.

Michael Klaper, M.D. is the author of Pregancy, Children, and the Vegan Diet; one of only a few books that covers vegan pregnancy on the market today. He has postgraduate training in medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and obstetrics. He continues to educate people on the benefits of a vegan diet.

Disclaimer: The medical opinions stated here are for educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider.

Question:

I scored a 139 on my 1 hour glucose tolerance test. My doctor wants me to take the 3 hour test but I'd really rather not. Am I risking a lot or do you think this is okay?

Answer:

Diabetes in late pregnancy carries a nasty incidence of unexpected intrauterine fetal demise (the babies tend to die suddenly around the 38-40 week mark). If a woman is diabetic during pregnancy, she should know about it to assure that the baby is delivered in a timely manner...

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