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Understanding gestational diabetes fact sheet

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. About one in seven pregnant women will develop gestational diabetes. It is usually diagnosed around 24 to 28 weeks of pregnancy.

For most women, diabetes goes away after the baby is born. But there is an increased risk of type 2 diabetes after pregnancy and a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes in future pregnancies.

Read more in our fact sheet.

Understanding gestational diabetes fact sheet

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. For most women, diabetes goes away after the baby is born.

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Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.

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