Day 173 of 365
RISK FACTORS OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Some women have a greater risk of gestational diabetes. Risk factors for gestational diabetes include the following:
Overweight and obesity.
A lack of physical activity.
Previous gestational diabetes or prediabetes.
Polycystic ovary syndrome.
Diabetes in an immediate family member.
Previously delivering a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms).
Nonwhite race — Women who are black, American Indian, Asian American and Pacific Islander and those of Hispanic descent have a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes..
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