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...
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...
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...
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...
Did you know that many moms around the world struggle with keeping their weight in check after giving birth? This can lead to health issues for both mom and baby. Scientists are exploring ways to help these moms. One method they're testing is using electronic devices to keep track of mom's daily routine. This isn't just about counting steps, but also helping moms mak...
Gestational diabetes, or GDM, is a big deal for moms and babies. With lots of people moving around the world, migrant women from Africa living in Sweden face a clash of cultures. This study looked at how these women's beliefs about health, illness, and healthcare change over time, especially during and after pregnancy. Nine women, aged 23 to 40, were interviewed thre...
Gestational diabetes (GDM) poses significant health risks for mothers and their babies, especially for migrant women from Africa now living in Sweden. A recent study investigated how their beliefs about health, sickness, and healthcare evolve over time, particularly during and after pregnancy. The research focused on nine women, aged between 23 and 40, who were inter...