Who is affected by gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes can affect up to 14% of pregnant women, depending on their racial or ethnic group.1 It occurs more commonly in certain ethnic groups such as Latin Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, African-Americans, or Pacific Islanders.


Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS Last Updated: December 4, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Lois Jovanovic, MD - Endocrinology

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