Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes
by
Cynthia M. Johnson, MA A person can get gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) with or without the risk factors below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of getting it. Women with many risk factors should ask their doctor what they can do to lower the risk. Risk factors for GDM: Obesity or OverweightWomen who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk of GDM. Body mass index is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Women with a higher BMI are at greater risk. Family History of DiabetesWomen who have family members with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk. GDM in a Previous PregnancyWomen who have had GDM in a prior pregnancy are at risk of getting it again. AgeBeing older than 35 years may increase the risk of GDM. RaceGDM is more common in women who are:
Other Risk Factors
References:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Practice Bulletins—Obstetrics. Practice Bulletin No. 190: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Feb;131(2):e49-e64. Gestational diabetes. American Diabetes Association website. Available at:
https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/gestational-diabetes. Accessed January 14, 2020.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dyname....
Updated December 18, 2019. Accessed January 14, 2020.
Last reviewed September 2019 by
EBSCO Medical Review Board
Beverly Siegal, MD, FACOG Last Updated: 11/18/2020 | ||
EBSCO Information Services is fully accredited by URAC. URAC is an independent, nonprofit health care accrediting organization dedicated to promoting health care quality through accreditation, certification and commendation. This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition. To send comments or feedback to our Editorial Team regarding the content please email us at healthlibrarysupport@ebsco.com. Our Health Library Support team will respond to your email request within 2 business days. |
Home |Terms and Conditions |Concerned About Privacy? |Accessibility |Careers |For Employers and Medical Plan Providers
Copyright © 2011 Caremark, L.L.C.
You may also be looking for: CVS/pharmacy | MinuteClinic | Specialty Pharmacy | SilverScript | Accordant