Is gestational diabetes hereditary?

Discussion in 'Pregnancy - Third Trimester' started by starah, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. starah

    starah Well-Known Member

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    Pretty much what the title says :)
     
    #1 starah, Apr 22, 2009
  2. Tasha

    Tasha 4kids+2angels+16mc
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    Most research points to it being hereditary but it is counted as inconclusive. If your mother/sister had GD then make sure you have glucose tolerance test, just like any other family history of diabetes. HTH
     
    #2 Tasha, Apr 22, 2009
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