How did I gain so much when I was throwing up constantly? It's common for gestational diabetes to lead to weight gain, but that didn’t make it any easier.

I gained 100 pounds with gestational diabetes despite throwing up a ton

Weight gain from gestational diabetes is common, but that didn’t make it any easier.

I gained 100 pounds with gestational diabetes—despite throwing up constantly

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