Tag: Gestational Diabetes
Study IDs Pregnancy Complications in the U.S. Tied to the Pandemic
Higher risks for gestational hypertension, poor fetal growth, preeclampsia seen in pregnant women with commercial health insurance
Maternal Diabetes Ups Offspring Risk for High Refractive Error
Offspring of mothers with diabetic complications have more pronounced increased risks than those of mothers with diabetes without complications
2011 to 2019 Saw Rates of GDM Increase Across Race, Ethnicity
Highest gestational diabetes rates were seen in Asian/Indian participants; Puerto Ricans had highest rate among Hispanic/Latinas
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Gestational Diabetes at 24 Weeks
Screening for gestational diabetes at or after 24 weeks of gestation has moderate net benefit to improve maternal and fetal outcomes
Gestational Diabetes May Increase Risk for Fetal Hypoxia
Hypoxia-related ZigZag pattern, late decelerations of FHR on intrapartal CTG and increased risk of fetal asphyxia seen in GDM pregnancies
Modest Dietary Changes ID’d in Women After GDM Diagnosis
Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus decreased intake of juice, added sugar; maintained prediagnosis exercise routine
One-Step Approach IDs More Cases of Gestational Diabetes
No significant difference in perinatal or maternal outcomes found with one-step versus two-step screening approach
Exposure to Diabetes in Utero Affects Child Growth Pattern
Growth pattern started separating at age 3 years, with highest BMI for those exposed to T1DM, T2DM, followed by medicated GDM
USPSTF Advises Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
GDM screening recommended at or after, but not before, 24 weeks of gestation in asymptomatic pregnant individuals
Coronary Artery Calcification Risk Up With Gestational Diabetes
Risk increased about twofold for women with gestational diabetes with normoglycemia, prediabetes, incident diabetes
