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
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Gestational Diabetes — Video Tips on What It Is and How To Control It
Gestational diabetes is a pregnancy-related condition that certain women can develop because of the hormonal shifts that occur during pregnancy. Somewhat older women and women of certain races are more prone to developing the condition. Gestational diabetes can also be a warning that the woman is more susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Some women may … [Read more...] about Gestational Diabetes — Video Tips on What It Is and How To Control It