Part of the endocrine system of a female dog.
A common health problem experienced by between 2-7% of all women during pregnancy. The transient diabetes state ends shortly after giving birth [1][2]. Most women revert to non-diabetic status, but remain at higher risk for developing permanent diabetes than those who have never had gestational diabetes.
Animals are subject to this condition as well, with the same possibilites of returning to non-diabetic status after giving birth [3][4].
See also: Secondary diabetes, Causes, Regulation difficulties, Transient diabetes 
References
- ↑ Gestational Diabetes in Humans. Babycenter.com.
- ↑ Diabetes Overview. InteliHealth.
- ↑ Gestational or Transient Diabetes in Animals. Intervet.
- ↑ Cook, Audrey (2007). Latest Management Recommendations for Cats and Dogs with Nonketotic Diabetes Mellitus. DVM 360.
More Information
- Pregnancy-related diabetes mellitus in two dogs Norman EJ, Wolsky KJ, MacKay GA., 2006, New Zealand Veterinary Journal
- Gestational diabetes mellitus in 13 dogs Fall T, Johansson Kreuger S, Juberget A, Bergström A, Hedhammar A., 2008, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Canine and Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Nature or Nurture?-Diestrus-and gestation-associated diabetes Rand, Jacqueline, Fleeman, Linda, et. al., 2004, Waltham International Science Symposium