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Sometimes if I haven't eaten anything for a couple hours like first thing in the morning, I get really dizzy and shaky and the only thing that helps is juice or something sweet. Could I be developing diabetes within the first trimester?

Hello Heather,

   Congratulations on your pregnancy.  I am not sure how far along into your first trimester you are, but you should talk to your medical provider and find out if you can be tested before the normal testing or just let them know what kind of symptoms you are having and let them tell you the next steps you need to take. 

  Good luck on your journey to motherhood.

Phylana

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