Diabetes in pregnancy/ gestational diabetes in pregnancy
Diabetes in pregnancy/ gestational diabetes in pregnancy What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops in pregnant women who have never had the disease previously. It typically manifests toward the middle or end of pregnancy and frequently becomes better after giving birth. However, some pregnant women with gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. Diabetes in pregnancy or gestational diabetes affects 1%–2% of pregnancies in the United States annually . Causes: When your body has problems using sugar for energy while you're pregnant, you develop gestational diabetes. You didn't do anything wrong; it may just happen. It's unclear why it occurs, however a few factors could be to fault: Family history: Your risk of developing gestational diabetes may increase if your family has a history of diabetes. Weight: Your risk of developing gestational diabetes is increased if you were overw...