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of Murdoch University and the University of Notre Dame Australia found women with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders were three times more likely to get gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). “There is also a higher risk of both the mother and child developing type 2 later in their life,” she says. The study found specific antipsychotic medication also increased GDM risk. “These findings suggest women with psychotic disorders and those on specific antipsychotic treatment could be considered for earlier screening for GDM in pregnancy,” Prof. Galbally said. The data was published by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.