Some women develop diabetes during pregnancy.
This most often occurs between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy. This type of diabetes is called gestational diabetes and usually disappears after pregnancy. These women should be regularly screened for diabetes after the age of 35. If you are not familiar with some of the above terms, please ask your physician about diabetes and the appropriate care required throughout your pregnancy. If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a CDE will walk you through a program specialized just for you.