By George Citroner, Dec 16, 2024
Dr. Kecia Gaither, a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and maternal–fetal medicine and director of perinatal services for NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, told The Epoch Times that rates of the condition have been rising globally for several reasons. These include higher rates of obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and women choosing to have children at older ages, often prioritizing other life choices, such as establishing their careers. She explained that advanced maternal age (over 35 years) is associated with a higher risk of both gestational and pre-gestational diabetes. Gaither also noted demographic changes in the U.S. population as a contributing factor. “Certain ethnic groups, such as Latinx, Indigenous people, and African Americans, are at a higher risk of developing both types of diabetes,” she said.
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