Tag: Gestational Diabetes
2016 to 2020 Saw Increase in Rates of GDM Across United States
Much larger annual percent change in rate of gestational diabetes seen from 2019 to 2020 versus 2016 to 2019
Gestational Diabetes Linked to Pregnancy Complications
Maternal and neonatal outcomes examined in studies of gestational diabetes with and without insulin use
Impact of Diet on Gestational Diabetes Risk Unknown in Minority Populations
Significant protective impact of healthy diet only seen among White European women
Impact of Healthy Lifestyle on GDM Risk Varies With Genetic Risk
Lifestyle intervention effective in reducing age-adjusted occurrence of GDM only among those with the highest genetic risk for type 2 diabetes
History of Spontaneous Abortion Tied to Gestational Diabetes Risk
History of spontaneous abortion, but not induced abortion, associated with increased risk for gestational diabetes in subsequent pregnancies
GDM May Up Risk for Range of Later Cardiovascular Conditions
Traditional risk factors such as subsequent diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia only partially contribute to higher risk
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Insulin Resistance in Pregnancy
In pregnant women with BMI ≥27 kg/m², respiratory event index and oxygen desaturation index linked to HOMA-IR
Low Inflammatory Diet in Early Pregnancy May Cut Risk for GDM
Greater adherence to healthier diet among pregnant women with overweight or obesity linked to lower risk for gestational diabetes mellitus
Low-to-Moderate Caffeine Intake Not Tied to Maternal Health Risk
Limited caffeine intake, within recommended amounts, during the second trimester associated with lower risk for gestational diabetes
Intermittent Low-Cal Diet Aids Weight Loss in Women Who Had GDM
Weight loss at 12 months similar with intermittent or continuous energy restriction, but high dropout rate limits interpretation of study results