This type is common in children who are overweight, above 10 years of age, in late or middle puberty, have type 2 diabetes in the family and belong to certain ethnic group. In adults, this usually occurs in the over - 40s, and is often linked with being overweight. This type of diabetes is related to pregnancy and it usually disappears after the pregnancy is over. It may reappear later in life. Ethnic background, genetic syndromes, obesity and family history also plays a great role in the appearance of this type of diabetes.
Pregnant women produce various hormones essential to the baby's growth.
However these hormones may also make the mother insulin resistant leading to gestational diabetes. You need to take care of your diabetes to live a better life. And believe me, it's possible. Lowering down or elevating the blood sugar level does not cure you completely but it is for sure that your diabetes has been checked. Oral medications in the form of tablets may also be taken which help to maximise the use of the insulin still being produced by the body.