Gestational Diabetes

Nearly half of women who developed diabetes during pregnancy have abnormal blood sugar levels years later: KEM study | Mumbai news

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Mumbai: Nearly half of women with gestational diabetes continue to have abnormal blood sugar levels years after childbirth, according to a new study by Mumbai’s King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital. Mumbai, India – April 17, 2020: People passby KEM Hospital, Parel in Mumbai, India, on Friday, April 17, 2020. (Photo by Pratik Chorge/Hindustan Times) (Pratik … Read more

Consider Salt Sensitivity in Women’s Midlife Hypertension

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Americans eat too much salt, but the influence of dietary sodium is especially noticeable in women, whose blood pressure may become more salt sensitive in their 40s or 50s. Primary care providers should take note and not underestimate salt’s ability to affect blood pressure later in life, warn women’s health experts. Most adults have a … Read more

Diabetes in pregnancy ‘linked to neurodevelopmental disorder risk in children’ – The Irish News

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Having diabetes during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD in children, a study suggests. While academics stressed more research is needed, they said that “diligent monitoring” of blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy is “imperative”. The meta-analysis conducted by Chinese researchers comprised 202 studies including more than … Read more

Preventive oral care during pregnancy can reduce risks of complications

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For pregnant women in the U.S., the use of oral health services during pregnancy remains low, with fewer than 40% seeking preventive oral health care. So reports a new study conducted by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center, part of the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany’s College of Integrated Health Sciences, … Read more

Influences of gestational diabetes mellitus on the changes in the vaginal microbiota from antepartum to postpartum | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

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In this study, we explored the dynamic changes in the vaginal microbiota of GDM and non-GDM women during the perinatal period for the first time. We haven’t found any differences in the alpha diversity (Shannon diversity and Pielou’s evenness) of GDM and the GDM. However, when using mixed effect model analyses, research from D0 to … Read more

Deep learning model enhances gestational diabetes prediction accuracy

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Deep learning model enhances gestational diabetes prediction accuracy | Image Credit: © Chinnapong – © Chinnapong – stock.adobe.com. A risk prediction model based on multi-layer perceptron (MLP) may improve gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prediction, according to a recent study published in Gynecological Endocrinology.1 GDM occurs in approximately 5% to 30% of pregnant patients, shifting toward … Read more

Fewer than 20% of women screened for cardiovascular risk after pregnancy complications

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Less than one in five patients are tested for cardiovascular risk factors following pregnancy-related hypertension or diabetes, according to a new study published in the “Go Red for Women” issue of Circulation.  Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of death among women. People who develop hypertensive disorders of pregnancy or gestational diabetes are at a … Read more

Life course trajectories of maternal cardiovascular disease risk factors by obstetric history: a UK cohort study using electronic health records | BMC Medicine

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Characteristics of the study population and comparison with women who were not included The study cohort included 187,186 women, with 311,156 pregnancies, registered in CPRD GOLD. The derivation of the cohort is illustrated in Fig. 1. Women had an average of 5 years’ registration with their GP practice prior to first pregnancy (median 5.1, IQR 1.8, 14.9 years; … Read more

Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk

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DENVER — Breastfeeding was linked to lower long-term cardiovascular risk than not breastfeeding, with the effect size greater in those with gestational diabetes, according to a study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2025 Annual Pregnancy Meeting. “These results highlight the importance of breastfeeding for those with prior gestational diabetes, who are less … Read more

Managing gestational diabetes: Diet plan, lifestyle tips for a healthy pregnancy | Health

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One of the most amazing experiences in life is pregnancy; it is a time of wonder, excitement and awe-inspiring connection that deepens as a new life develops inside of a woman. Pregnancy develops with all the love and fortitude required to raise a new soul, from the initial glimmer of hope to the heart-pounding excitement … Read more