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Gestational diabetes is usually treated as a single diagnosis, but growing evidence suggests the biology behind it can vary considerably from one patient to another. Researchers studying gestational diabetes phenotypes have identified metabolic patterns involving differences in insulin resistance, insulin secretion, or both. These findings raise an important question: Could …

Diabetes prevention remains important long after a pregnancy affected by gestational diabetes. For people who have had gestational diabetes, the years after delivery are an important window for lowering the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Yet healthy choices do not happen in a vacuum. Where someone lives may affect whether …

Postpartum screening after gestational diabetes is one of the most important yet overlooked steps in preventing future type 2 diabetes. Although blood glucose levels often return to normal after delivery, the long-term metabolic risk does not disappear. In fact, up to half of individuals diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) …

Gestational diabetes is a condition that affects pregnant women and can have serious implications for both the mother and her baby. Fortunately, in recent years, there have been some therapeutic breakthroughs in the treatment of gestational diabetes. This article provides an overview of the clinical impacts of gestational diabetes, and …

Gestational diabetes is a condition that occurs during pregnancy and affects the health of both the mother and the unborn child. It is important to be aware of the risks associated with gestational diabetes and to understand the evidence-based strategies that can be used to manage it. This article will …