Can you have gestational diabetes with every pregnancy?

Yes, it is possible to have gestational diabetes with every pregnancy. Women who have had gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy are at an increased risk of developing it again in subsequent pregnancies. The risk is higher if the first pregnancy was complicated by severe gestational diabetes or if the woman gained a lot of weight during pregnancy.

Risk factors for gestational diabetes include:

* Being overweight or obese before pregnancy

* Having a family history of diabetes

* Being over 35 years old

* Having a history of gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy

* Being pregnant with multiples

If you are at risk for gestational diabetes, your doctor will recommend that you have a glucose tolerance test at 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. This test measures how your body responds to sugar and can help to diagnose gestational diabetes.

If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment plan that may include:

* Eating a healthy diet

* Getting regular exercise

* Monitoring your blood sugar levels

* Taking medication to control your blood sugar levels

Gestational diabetes usually goes away after pregnancy. However, women who have had gestational diabetes are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.