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Who is affected by gestational diabetes

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By Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS

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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.

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  1. American Diabetes Association (2004). Gestational diabetes mellitus. Clinical Practice Recommendations 2004. Diabetes Care, 27(Suppl 1): S88–S90.

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Author Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Editor Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Lois Jovanovic, MD - Endocrinology
Last Updated December 4, 2007
Author:Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Medical Review:Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal MedicineLois Jovanovic, MD - Endocrinology
Last Updated: 12/04/2007
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