Family, by Bob

I almost take health symptoms that relate to my wife's pregnancy for granted, thinking that those are temporary symptoms caused by the hormonal changes during pregnancy..

She's had pregnancy-induced diabetes, carpal tunnel, and most recently she's complained of blurred vision.. I found the following study report that basically tells me never, never take things for granted.

Carpal tunnel may be sign of impending diabetes (Reuters Health) - In more cases than would normally be expected, people who develop type 2 diabetes have a history of carpal tunnel syndrome. The wrist nerve problem sometimes predates the onset of diabetes by up to 10 years, according to a UK study.

Carpal tunnel may be sign of impending diabetes - Yahoo! News

I urged my wife to check her vision yesterday, and we found out that now her vision is overcorrected by as much as 50 points in one eye! We made her new specs on the spot!

If I may appeal to you, my dear readers.. Never underestimate your wife's health symptoms during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a blessing, and yes along with it comes some some hormonal changes. But safer is always better isn't it?

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