What is gestational diabetes?
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Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnant women who have high blood glucose levels and no history of diabetes prior to pregnancy. It affects about 4% of all pregnant women, usually later in the pregnancy. This form of diabetes is similar to Type 2 in that the glucose intolerance is caused by insulin resistance. After the birth of the baby, the high blood sugars usually resolve. Gestational diabetes does leave the mother with a 20-60% higher risk for going on to develop Type 2 diabetes. The symptoms and treatment are similar to the other types of diabetes.
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