Diabetes In Special Situations

Can women with diabetes become pregnant?

Yes.

Many women with diabetes have healthy pregnancies with proper pre-pregnancy planning and monitoring.

What is gestational diabetes?

Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy that was not clearly present before pregnancy.

Can gestational diabetes go away after delivery?

Often, blood sugar returns to the normal range after delivery.

However, women who have had gestational diabetes have a higher future risk of Type 2 diabetes and need follow-up. Diabetes Journals Reference

Can children get Type 2 diabetes?

Yes.

Type 2 diabetes can occur in children and adolescents, particularly in the presence of obesity and other risk factors.