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Guest says about half of gestational diabetes patients later develop type 2 diabetes

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published October 6, 2026 · Peter Attia Drive · 410 ‒ The biology of pregnancy: physiologic adaptation, childbirth, and long-term maternal health
Guest says about half of gestational diabetes patients later develop type 2 diabetes
Peter Attia Drive
Peter Attia Drive
410 ‒ The biology of pregnancy: physiologic adaptation, childbirth, and long-term maternal health

What was said

"50% of patients who have gational diabetes will develop type 2 diabetes."

The guest says around 50% of patients diagnosed with gestational diabetes will later develop type 2 diabetes. She adds that recommendations include regular postpartum diabetes screening and counselling on lifestyle measures such as diet, weight management and exercise; the host describes pregnancy as a physiologic ‘stress test’ that can reveal future risk.

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Katie (guest; surname not stated in provided evidence) · guest
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Peter Attia Drive
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410 ‒ The biology of pregnancy: physiologic adaptation, childbirth, and long-term maternal health
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58:04
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