Tag: Gestational Diabetes
Optimal Length of Pregnancy With GDM Questioned
Association of GDM with increased risk of perinatal mortality remains controversial subject
GDM Found to Increase Risk for Postpartum Depression
Researchers find odds up even more if woman has suffered an earlier bout of depression
Women With GDM Have Elevated Risk of Future Cardiac Events
Increased risk of cardiovascular outcomes, even in the absence of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Higher Iron Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Gestational DM
Finding raises questions about iron supplementation recommendations for pregnant women
Second Trimester Lipids Can ID Gestational Diabetes
Five lipid biomarkers significantly associated with post-load glucose levels in validation cohort
Prediabetes Often Undiagnosed in Women With Prior GDM
Screening linked to greater number of health visits in prior year among women with gestational diabetes
Rates of Gestational Diabetes Higher in the Summer Months
Swedish study suggests, but can't prove, that rising temperatures might raise risk
Supervised Exercise Program Doesn’t Cut GDM Recurrence
However, program improves maternal fitness and is linked to reduction in psychological distress
Prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Up in U.S. Since 1979
From 0.3 percent in 1979-1980 to 5.8 percent in 2008-2010, partly due to trends in BMI, race
Even Moderate Exercise Can Reduce Risk of Gestational DM
Short walks and some strength training each week made a difference for obese women, researchers say
