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When after giving birth can you still have gestational diabetes?

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Not long: But, gestational diabetes refers to glucose intolerance during pregnancy. Patients with a history of gestational diabetes are at increased risk for having diabetes post-partum. Please check with your doctor for appropriate testing after birth.

Answered 7/19/2013

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