Gestational Diabetes

Women with high levels of the liver enzyme gamma-glutamyl transferase before pregnancy may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those with lower levels…. 

Researchers reported that women diagnosed with gestational diabetes prior to 24 weeks gestation were more likely to deliver a preterm baby compared with women diagnosed after 24 weeks…. 

Researchers discover that rate of weight gain in midpregnancy affects the infant’s body mass differently than weight gain during late pregnancy…. 

According to research by the American Heart Association, pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes may be at an increased risk of developing atherosclerotic complications, such as heart disease, later in life…. 

For those patients who are obese, overweight, or who have gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), Dr. Colberg recomends starting out as if sedentary. Patients should start on the low side and progress from there. If they have been a little more active, they could try something strenuous but she cautions against …

Asian population has the highest prevalence of GDM in a California study…. 

Increased vegetable protein consumption may lessen risks of gestational diabetes…. 

Metformin is associated with improved treatment satisfaction and a favorable impact on quality of life (QoL) compared with insulin alone or in combination…. The rise in obesity and the increasing age of mothers have contributed to an increasing incidence of GDM. Depending on the diagnostic criteria used, GDM complicates up …

GDM risk for obese and overweight women with low adiponectin even higher….

Women with gestational diabetes are more likely to control their blood glucose levels when receiving treatment with metformin rather than insulin…