Simple Guide to Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes
                     Simple Guide to Risk 
Factors for Gestational 
Diabetes
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Excess Weight or 
Carrying extra weOighbt beefosre iprtegynancy increases 
insulin resistance, making it harder to control blood 
sugar. This raises the risk of gestational diabetes.
Family History 
of Diabetes
Having a parent or sibling with type 
2 diabetes increases your chances. It 
suggests a genetic link to insulin 
resistance during pregnancy.
Previous 
Gestational 
Diabetes
If you had gestational diabetes 
before, your chances of having 
it again are higher—especially if 
lifestyle habits haven’t 
changed.
Age Over 25 
(Especially 
35+)
Risk increases with age. Women 
over 25—and especially over 35—
may experience reduced insulin 
efficiency, making gestational 
diabetes more likely.
Polycystic Ovary 
Syndrome 
(PCOS)
PCOS is linked to hormonal 
imbalance and insulin resistance, 
raising the risk of developing 
gestational diabetes during 
pregnancy.
Previous Large 
Baby (Over 9 lbs)
Giving birth to a large baby 
previously may point to 
undiagnosed gestational diabetes 
and raises the risk in future 
pregnancies.
Prediabetes
Women with prediabetes—
higher than normal blood 
sugar—are more likely to 
develop gestational diabetes 
during pregnancy.
High Sugar Diet
Frequent consumption of sugary foods 
and drinks can cause weight gain and 
blood sugar spikes, increasing 
diabetes risk.
Thank
You
Your journey to motherhood deserves care and 
awareness.
 Stay informed, stay healthy — and always consult 
your doctor for safe pregnancy guidance.
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