Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnancies making it one of the top health concerns related to pregnancy. What is the cause of gestational diabetes? While no-one really knows the cause there are some factors that is might increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes. These include: * A family history of diabetes * Obesity in the woman * Having had gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy. * Older ...
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