Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a common endocrine condition associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. In recent years, a growing number of risk factors associated with gestational diabetes mellitus have been defined. GDM poses a serious threat to maternal health. The etiology is complex and multifactorial and can be divided into inherent and modifiable factors. The inherent factors have been described in other literature, while the modifiable factors are mainly the risk of lifestyle habits. In this study, we performed a narrative review of the progress of risk factors associated with gestational diabetes mellitus.
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Cureus
December 2024
Plastic Surgery, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical & Health Sciences, Dehradun, IND.
Pregnancy issues such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are significant contributors to long-term cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in women. Recent research has proved the impact of exercise on improving cardiovascular outcomes, particularly in women with pregnancy-related disorders. This review explores the outcomes of various exercise interventions on cardiovascular health in pregnant women.
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December 2024
Department of Family Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU.
Objectives This study analyzed the practices and findings on postpartum type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) screening among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Western Saudi Arabia, between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2018. It involved 642 nondiabetic women with a confirmed diagnosis of GDM, who were followed until delivery.
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January 2025
Department of Genetics, School of Biology and Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
Background: There is still no conclusive understanding of whether the glucokinase regulator (GCKR) gene rs780094 and rs1260326 polymorphisms predispose to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the effect of the GCKR polymorphisms on GDM susceptibility.
Methods: Seven literature databases were searched (from inception to February 17, 2024) to locate relevant studies included in further meta-analysis.
BMJ Open
December 2024
EPIunit and Laboratório para a Investigação Integrativa e Translacional em Saúde Populacional (ITR), Universidade do Porto Instituto de Saude Publica, Porto, Portugal.
Introduction: Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-related complication estimated to affect up to 8% of pregnancies worldwide. It is associated with an increased risk of postpartum sustained hypertension, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease and cardiovascular-related mortality. Nevertheless, these associations have seldom been addressed in younger women from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
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January 2025
Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical College Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China.
Background: This systematic review aims to explore the early predictive value of machine learning (ML) models for the progression of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Methods: A comprehensive and systematic search was conducted in Pubmed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science up to July 02, 2024. The quality of the studies included was assessed.
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