<ul> <li>Gestational diabetes now affects nearly 1 in 10 U.S. pregnancies and raises long-term metabolic risks for both mother and child</li> <li>Research shows that exposure to PFAS, common industrial chemicals found in most people's bodies, increases the likelihood of gestational diabetes by disrupting normal blood sugar control</li> <li>PFAS exposure interferes with insulin signaling, increases insulin resistance, and forces your pancreas to work harder even before blood sugar levels appear abnormal</li> <li>Pregnancy magnifies the effects of chemical exposure, with PFAS posing greater risk during specific stages when hormonal and metabolic demands are highest</li> <li>Reducing PFAS exposure and strengthening insulin sensitivity before and during pregnancy lowers metabolic strain and supports healthier blood sugar regulation</li> </ul>

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