Publications by authors named "S M Loy"
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- This study explored how early gestational glucose levels, measured by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), relate to the later development of insulin resistance (IR) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant women.
- In a cohort of 167 pregnant women, 25% were found to have IR and 18% developed GDM, with higher early glucose levels and variability in glucose readings linked to increased risk of both conditions.
- Results indicated that women with suboptimal glycemic control showed higher mean daily glucose and variability, which correlated with a significantly greater risk of developing IR and GDM as pregnancy progressed.
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- Pediatricians in training need to understand the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) to address the increasing issues of non-communicable diseases.
- A survey conducted among 95 doctors revealed that only 23.2% were aware of DOHaD, with most believing their peers lacked knowledge on the topic.
- Despite their limited knowledge, nearly all physicians expressed a desire to learn more about DOHaD and recognized the importance of guiding patients on healthy practices for better long-term health outcomes.
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- Global fertility rates are declining due to metabolic and mental health issues among women, prompting the HELMS program in Singapore to create mHealth interventions to help address these challenges.
- A validated evaluation questionnaire was developed through literature review and a two-step validation process, assessing its effectiveness with input from experts and participants.
- The questionnaire demonstrated strong content validity and internal consistency, indicating its potential to effectively evaluate similar health intervention programs worldwide.
Background: Latinos in the United States face multiple barriers to engaging in physical activity (PA). We implemented a faith-based multilevel intervention to promote PA in parks for Latino adults, which was partially adapted to a virtual platform during the COVID-19 pandemic, and evaluated it using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance framework.
Methods: We conducted in-depth semistructured interviews (83% in Spanish) with 24 intervention participants (75% women) participating in a cluster randomized controlled trial in 2019-2022 that linked 6 churches (3 intervention, 3 control) with parks in East Los Angeles, CA.
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- - Researchers studied how a mother's diet quality and eating habits during pregnancy affect her child's metabolic health, particularly focusing on weight and insulin resistance in children by age 6.
- - They found that a better diet quality during pregnancy was linked to lower insulin resistance in children, while mothers who mainly ate at night tended to have offspring with higher insulin resistance, especially among boys.
- - Overall, the study highlights the significance of maternal eating patterns and diet quality during pregnancy, suggesting both factors can influence a child’s metabolic health, with stronger effects observed in male children and in those exposed to lower diet quality.