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Women who have gestational diabetes in pregnancy are at higher risk of future health issues
Women who have gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy have a higher than usual risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease in the future, according to new research.
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Surprising Facts About Gestational Diabetes
Regardless of your family history, or current health status, if you’re pregnant with multiples, you’re at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes. “There are occasionally women who have no risk factors and it really surprises us when they have it, but they do, so that’s why we test everybody.” Stephen Schuermann MD explains.
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How to know if you are at risk for gestational diabetes
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