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GD and Type 2 Diabetes

Petranella • Thu, May 18

I heard if a woman has gestational diabetes in pregnancy, 50% go on later in life to having type 2 diabetes. I have had gestational diabetes with my first and now with my 2nd. Is there any things I can do to lower my risk? Thanks.

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