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- 10/05/2022
Who is at high risk for developing gestational diabetes?
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Risk factors include being overweight or obese, not being physically active, having prediabetes/ gestational diabetes during a previous pregnancy/ polycystic ovary syndrome/ an immediate family member with diabetes/ previously delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms) and being of a certain race or ethnicity, such as Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian American.
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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
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I'm feeling really anxious and need help understanding pregnancy symptoms. Is there any way I can know if I'm pregnant without taking a test? I would really appreciate if you could explain some common signs or symptoms I should be looking out for.
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