# Gestational diabetes may predispose to postpartum depression symptoms

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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/gestational-diabetes-may-predispose-to-postpartum-depression-symptoms/518 "2018-10-31T02:49:54Z")\
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> **[Gestational diabetes may predispose to postpartum depression symptoms](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180905113238.htm)**
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> Mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have an elevated risk of developing postpartum depression symptoms, according to a new Finnish study. Moreover, GDM increases the mother's risk of developing type two diabetes later in life.

  
Mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have an elevated risk of developing postpartum depression symptoms, according to a new Finnish study. Moreover, GDM increases the mother’s risk of developing type two diabetes later in life.