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Of all the Diabetes Types, Gestational Diabetes (GD) is the only one that is temporary. Determined by an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, GD can be serious if not well managed. Read the breaking news about GD, its treatments, symptoms and its relation to the other Diabetes types. You can also read more here about suggested diets for Diabetes.

Women With Diabetes Before Or During Pregnancy At Significantly Increased Risk Of Postpartum Depression

Pregnant women and new mothers who have diabetes have nearly double the chances of experiencing postpartum depression compared to those without diabetes. Researchers analyzed data from over 11,000 low income mothers in New Jersey. Approximately 1 in 10 of these women who had diabetes developed depression in the year following delivery.

Women With High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Face Future Of Complications

Chronic hypertension, diabetes and blood clots are more likely in otherwise healthy women who experienced complications due to hypertension such as pre-eclampsia in their first pregnancies, according to new research.

Risk of diabetes in pregnancy higher in some women

Certain ethnic groups and women with lower socioeconomic status are at increased risk of developing diabetes while pregnant, research shows....