gestational diabetes

Type 2 diabetes a danger for women with GDM
Women who develop gestational diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life but most don't know it.
Monday, 19 April 2021

Break the cycle of type 2 and gestational diabetes
You may be at increased risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes, but that doesn't mean it's a certainty.
Thursday, 25 February 2021

GDM increases risk for type 2 over decades
New research shows that GDM increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes for over 20 years
Wednesday, 25 November 2020

Nurses help change how people live with diabetes
Nurses can make the difference between letting diabetes control you or living a long and healthy life with the condition.
Thursday, 12 November 2020

New gestational diabetes position statement
A dramatic increase in gestational diabetes could see 500,000 women and babies affected over the next decade
Wednesday, 26 August 2020

Diabetes takes a toll on mental health
The pressure of living with diabetes takes a significant toll on the emotional wellbeing of more than half of the people diagnosed with the condition.
Sunday, 12 July 2020

Wiradjuri man leads powerful Diabetes NSW & ACT meeting
Diabetes NSW & ACT marked National Reconciliation Week with a powerful Zoom meeting where staff were urged to acknowledge the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, past and present.
Wednesday, 24 June 2020

Cassie's journey with gestational diabetes
Cassie shares her journey with pregnancy and gestational diabetes.
Wednesday, 17 June 2020

Test to identify women at risk of type 2 after GDM
Scientists have made a discovery that could help predict whether a woman will develop type 2 diabetes following gestational diabetes.
Wednesday, 27 May 2020

New algorithm predicts gestational diabetes
A new computer algorithm has been developed that can predict women at a high risk of gestational diabetes
Tuesday, 14 January 2020

GDM diagnosis being missed in rural areas
New study reveals pregnant women in rural and remote areas miss out on GDM diagnosis due to problems with blood testing
Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Crystal's Story
Crystal shares her story and personal experience with gestational diabetes
Friday, 8 November 2019

Gestational diabetes on the rise in Australia
A new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows 1 in 7 women affected by gestational diabetes.
Wednesday, 4 September 2019

Gestational diabetes risks don't end after pregnancy
Despite the prevalence of gestational diabetes in Australia most people aren’t aware the risks don’t end when the pregnancy does.
Tuesday, 26 June 2018

Health before conception supports a better pregnancy
Women’s health before conception can impact on their health during pregnancy and the baby’s development.
Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Gestational diabetes on the rise
Gestational diabetes is now affecting more than 38,000 Aussie women during pregnancy.
Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Paying tribute to diabetes Super SHEroes
2017 World Diabetes Day recognises women and girls in the diabetes community.
Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Past depression increases risk of gestational diabetes
A past history of depression may increase the chance of women developing gestational diabetes
Monday, 13 April 2015
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