In most cases, gestational diabetes disappears after your baby is born. Even so, having had this diagnosis increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the future. Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and undergoing the recommended monitoring after giving birth are important ways to look after your long-term health.
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Gestational diabetes will not be chronic in most cases
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Enf.ª Margarida LançaSpecialist Nurse in Maternal and Obstetric Health
Last updated 20 August 2026
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