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Who Is At Risk Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?

Most women can significantly reduce their risk of developing gestational diabetes by managing their weight, eating healthily and keeping active.

You are at an increased risk if you:

•    Are overweight or obese.

•    Have had gestational diabetes before.

•    Have had a very large baby in a previous pregnancy (4.5kg/10lb or over).

•    Have a family history of diabetes (parent, brother or sister).

•    Are from a South Asian, Black or African-Caribbean or Middle Eastern background.

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