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Chances of having GD again...

JustWaiting121
Posted by on Apr. 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM
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I had gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy. What are the chances that I will have it during my next pregnancies?
Posted by on Apr. 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM
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TiggerMom
by Group Owner on Apr. 19, 2011 at 12:40 PM

 they told me it gets higher with every pregnancy after.

caitkelly
by on Apr. 22, 2011 at 2:54 AM

I think it's over 50%, but I'm not sure exactly.  They'll test you earlier and more frequently (I was tested at 12, 24, and 28 weeks).  I was positive with both of my pregnancies.  Good luck!

Ellen.Keith
by on Apr. 23, 2011 at 4:33 PM

  • I was curious about this too,  There is not alot of information on the web about it but what I found sais that there is a 35.6% increase in your chance of having GD reoccure.  Here is the article:

    http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/24/4/659.full

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