Catherine,

I have always been under the impresion that Gestational Diabetes is a risk
factor for developing Type II diabetes in the future.  Some Type IIs are
treated with insulin, some are not.  I  am not aware of any study that
discusses the relationship between gestational diabetes and type of treatment
used in future diabetes.  I would guess that the mother who breastfeeds would
stand a greater chance of post partum weight loss (and fat loss), although
the most detrimental place to carry fat is the abdominal area and
breastfeeding seems to mobilize butt fat specifically (why did I ever
stop?????)

The medical factophobia I mentioned earlier this week has to do with
gestational diabetes.  I have the facts (at least, I have the most current
articles) and others have the phobia!!  Anyway, in the process of my quest
for the most current information, I stumbled across the American Diabetes
Assn's Position Paper on Gestational Diabetes and was delighted to note that
they recommend breastfeeding.

'Nuff said..... Queen of all sorts of obscure stuff