Gestaitonal diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not make enough insulin or is unable to use all of the insulin needed during pregnancy. The reason some women develop gestational diabetes is unknown. Contributing factors include hormones needed for the baby's growth interfere with and block insulin's performance, excess weight increases insulin resistance, insulin resistance prevents the body from effectively using the insulin that is produced. Approximately 2 percent to 3 percent of all pregnant women in the United States are diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
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