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What are the predisposing factors in gestational diabetes mellitus?
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Weight/Genetics: Diabetes often runs in families, and 70% of women with gestational diabetes will get diabetes later in life. Major risks include obesity (body mass index >30), older maternal age, past history of gestational diabetes, and ethnicity (african americans, native americans, south asia/india, hispanic, pacific islanders, and some from the caribbean). Be sure to get re-tested 6-12 weeks after delivery.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Several: 1. Family history 2. Obesity 3. Decreased physical activity 4. Nonwhite races, native americans, hispanics, african american, asian more prone for gestational diabetes.
Answered 12/9/2013
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