The Basics on Risks Some health issues can develop at any time during your life. But the risk of being diagnosed with diabetes or becoming obese grow as you age. The risk also increases with pregnancy. Even when you recover from pregnancy-related (gestational) diabetes, you run the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Multiple pregnancies can also add to the … [Read more...] about Diabetes (and Obesity) Risk Increases with Age OR Pregnancy