Tag: Gestational Diabetes
Single Threshold May Not Be Feasible for Gestational Diabetes
Diagnostic thresholds should be adapted using local populations, authors say
Gestational Diabetes May Indicate Future Subclinical Renal Issues
Women who had gestational diabetes more likely to show increased eGFR levels many years postpartum
Glyburide Not Noninferior to Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
Frequency of primary outcome was 27.6 and 23.4 percent in glyburide and insulin groups, respectively
Pre-Pregnancy Fitness Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk
However, self-reported physical activity and television time not tied to diabetes risk
Lactation Lowers Risk of T2DM After Gestational Diabetes
Compared to no lactation, long-term lactation of more than 1 to 3 months not linked to T2DM risk
Sleeve Gastrectomy Tied to Drop in GDM, Excessive Fetal Growth
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy also tied to SGA and low birth weight neonates, lower c-section rates
Maternal GDM Tied to Child’s Cardiometabolic Profile
Female offspring of mothers with gestational diabetes have earlier onset of puberty than controls
Poor Adherence to Self-Monitoring of Glucose in GDM
Poor adherence tied to preeclampsia; poor post-prandial test timing tied to higher HbA1c at delivery
Warmer Temperatures May Up Risk of Gestational Diabetes
Extreme cold seems to reduce odds, while heat appears to raise risk, researchers say
Biomarker ID’d for Pregnancy-Induced Glucose Intolerance
Plasma glycated CD59 measurement at 24 to 28 weeks can identify women with failed GCT, GDM
