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 true cause, there are some contributing factors that might increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes. These factors include: * Obesity in the woman * A family history of diabetes * Older maternal age (over the
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