Gestational Diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, when certain hormones stop insulin from working properly.

It is usually detected during a routine screening test at 28 weeks.

Gestational Diabetes is usually treated with healthy eating alone. Insulin injections may be required.

Women who have had gestational diabetes can prevent type 2 diabetes in later life through healthy eating and physical activity.

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GDM - Factsheet (154kb)