Lifestyle changes could prevent half of all cases of diabetes during pregnancy

Smoking, poor diet, inactivity and being overweight increase risk of developing gestational diabetes by up to 48%, says study

Nearly half of all cases of diabetes during pregnancy could be prevented if women ate well, exercised regularly and stopped smoking before and during pregnancy, according to a study.

Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy complication that has long-term adverse health implications for both mothers and babies.

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