GESTATIONAL DIABETES

Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Women's Health: The Challenge of Finishing Diabetes Prevention Programs

Women who have had gestational diabetes face a tough road. They are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is a serious health issue. There is a program called Life! It aims to help these women. The program focuses on preventing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It is funded by the state. The program is designed to help women make healthier ch...

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Mar 27 2025HEALTH

How Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Can Shape Better Health Programs

Gestational diabetes is a condition that affects many pregnant women. It is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It can lead to health problems for both the mother and the baby. To tackle this issue, health experts have been exploring different ways to support these women. One approach is through lifestyle interventions. These are programs that encourag...

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Sleep and Diabetes: A Hidden Link for Moms with Gestational Diabetes

Women who have had gestational diabetes (GD) during pregnancy have a higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) later in life. Sleep is a crucial part of our daily routine. It affects our overall health, including how our bodies handle sugar and fat. But, how does sleep affect the transition from GD to T2D? This is a question that hasn't been explored much. ...

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Stopping Type 2 Diabetes After Pregnancy: A Global Chat

Gestational diabetes, or GDM, is a temporary condition that develops during pregnancy. It usually goes away after the baby is born. However, women who have had GDM are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. This is a big deal because type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health problems. Despite knowing this, preventing type 2 diabetes in women ...

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Stress and Sadness After Baby: A Look at Moms Who Had Diabetes During Pregnancy

Postpartum depression is a tough situation and women experiencing stress, sadness after pregnancy is considered a significant factor. Women who recently had gestational diabetes (GDM) are a group that needs extra attention considering the connection between babies and birth. They are more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. . Postpartum sadness...

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Navigating the Path from Pregnancy Diabetes to Type 2 Diabetes: What's Really Working?

Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) face a tough challenge. When pregnant, these women experience hyperglycemia, which usually disappears after giving birth. But there is a catch. These women are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life. It is becoming easier and easier to find diabetes prevention interventions (DPIs) to help. ...

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Metformin and Pregnancy: A Closer Look at Placental Health in Diabetes

Gestational diabetes can cause big problems for the placenta, like making it too big and causing issues with blood vessels and stress from oxygen shortage. Scientists wanted to see if a drug called metformin could help fix these problems. They used rats to test this, grouping them into four groups: healthy, metformin-treated, diabetic (GDM), and diabetic with metform...

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Jan 05 2025HEALTH

Boosting Activity for Moms-to-Be with GDM: What Helps, What Hinders

Imagine you're expecting a baby and diagnosed with a type of diabetes that only occurs during pregnancy, called gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Regular physical activity can greatly improve your health during this time. But what's stopping many pregnant women with GDM from staying active? And what can help them overcome these obstacles? A recent study took a clo...

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Dec 18 2024HEALTH

Early Intervention for Gestational Diabetes: Does It Make a Difference?

Early gestational diabetes mellitus (eGDM) is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but don't meet the criteria for diabetes before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Researchers have noticed that women with eGDM might face some health issues. However, it's not clear if early treatment can prevent these problems. To find out, scientists performed a detailed...

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Dec 11 2024HEALTH

Ways Women Suggest Improving Prenatal Care for Gestational Diabetes

Pregnant women dealing with gestational diabetes have shared valuable insights that could help make prenatal care better. A recent study took a close look at many qualitative research papers to find common themes in women's feedback. The goal was to understand how to improve prenatal care based on real-life experiences of women and their support systems. The...

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