Mutual effects of gestational diabetes and schizophrenia: how can one promote the other?: A review.

Although the physical complications of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are well known, emerging evidence suggests a significant link with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia (SCZ). This review aimed to explore the extent, nature, and implications of the association between GDM and SCZ, exploring how the 2 conditions may reciprocally influence each other. We conducted a comprehensive literature review and, analyzed clinical and mechanistic evidence supporting the mutual effects of GDM and SCZ.

Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Blood Glucose Level in Pregnant Women with Gestational and Type 2 Diabetes.

Background: Pregnant women with diabetes are strongly advised against Ramadan fasting and have religious exemption, but a large proportion still choose to fast. Unfortunately, there is little information about glycemic control in these patients. This study aims to determine the fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels and to predict the risk factors for hypoglycemia in pregnant women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and gestational DM (GDM) who fast during Ramadan.

Insulin requiring Gestational Diabetes: Risk factors and correlation with postpartum diabetes and prediabetes.

Objective: A2 gestational diabetes mellitus (A2GDM) is a more severe form of GDM that requires additional medical intervention, such as insulin or oral antidiabetic drug (OAD). The present study explored the determinants of A2GDM and analyzed the associated risk of post-partum diabetes or prediabetes.

Methods: This retrospective study included 247 pregnant women, diagnosed with GDM and followed up until delivery at the Obstetric Medicine Clinic of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between January 2014 and January 2018.

Correlation between Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Metabolic Syndrome: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Several studies worldwide have studied the correlation between subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), and metabolic syndrome (MetS), but have reported inconsistent findings.

Objectives: To assess the correlation between SCH and MetS in a population from Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital and analyzed all thyroid function tests conducted between January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2021.

Complications and risk factors of early-onset versus late-onset gestational diabetes mellitus: A cohort study from Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To contribute to this discussion by comparing the complications associated with early-diagnosed versus (vs.) late-diagnosed gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) for mothers and infants in order to provide baseline data that might guide future changes in the current recommendations for screening.

Methods: The study compares the risk factors and complications for early- vs.

Sociodemographic and clinical predictors for COVID-19 preventive measures compliance among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia: a multicenter study.

Objective: To assess the levels of adherence among pregnant women to the basic COVID-19 preventive measures, and to analyze the effect of risk perception and sociodemographic and clinical factors on adherence.

Method: A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted at the obstetrics clinics of 50 primary care centers selected using a multistage sampling method. An online-administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect self-reported levels of adherence to four basic preventive measures against COVID-19, along with perceived COVID-19 severity, infectiousness, and harmfulness to the baby, besides sociodemographic and clinical data including obstetrical and other medical history.

Management of postprandial hyperglycaemia and weight gain in women with gestational diabetes mellitus using a novel telemonitoring system.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of remotely delivered telemedicine dietary advice on monitoring of blood glucose levels and weight gain of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: Women with GDM were recruited and randomly allocated into two groups: a Tele-GDM group that received a telemonitoring device, and a control group that was followed-up traditionally. A telemonitoring service calculated the ratio of reaching or exceeding the pregnancy weight gain target (according to pre-pregnancy weight), following Institute of Medicine guidelines for healthy pregnancy weight gain.