If you are a pregnant woman or are intending to conceive make sure that your blood sugar level is not above the normal as this puts yourself and your baby’s life at risk. A study involving 23,000 pregnant women found that there is a high connection between pregnant women’s blood sugar levels and the statistics of big babies that have to be brought into the world through Caesarian section. The study also found out that the babies born by mothers with high blood sugar have a greater chance of having low blood sugar but high insulin levels, which can end up in obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure when the babies get older.

And it is not only those risks that must be kept in mind but the earlier ones as well like in the birthing process. Big babies are likely to get injured if delivered vaginally thus necessitating Caesarian section which also hangs the mother’s and the baby’s life in a balance. Researchers from Northwestern University with chief researcher Dr. Boyd Metzger conducted the said study. So, it is really important for pregnant women to be always aware of their blood sugar levels so that proper care will be observed.