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I have previously had gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
What is my risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

What is my risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

Prevent the progress of diabetes

NHS Grampian

A previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes means that you are at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Up to 50% of women diagnosed with GDM go on to develop type 2 diabetes.

However, not everyone with gestational diabetes thinks of themselves as being at high risk of diabetes. This can prevent you from taking action early. Your risk can then go undetected until serious health problems show up.

In this part of the app, you can check how you perceive your risk level. If you see yourself as only at low or medium risk then this is at odds with your diagnosis. This will affect your ability to make changes to your lifestyle that reduce your real risk. You can use this app to learn about the risk factors that put you at risk, and to assess your readiness to change. Assess your risk of developing diabetes

What is my risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

How do you perceive your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

Risk factors