According to a new study, weight gain during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, could increase women,s risk of developing diabetes later in their pregnancy.
The study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research appears online in the current issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Gestational Diabetes About
The condition is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by the action of hormones produced during pregnancy that blocks the action of insulin.
The condition is not caused by a lack of insulin, but by the action of hormones produced during pregnancy that blocks the action of insulin.
The study included 345 pregnant women with gestational diabetes and 800 pregnant women without gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes is defined as glucose intolerance that typically occurs during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. It can lead to early delivery, C-sections and type 2 diabetes, and can increase the child's risk of developing diabetes and obesity later in life.
Exercises, Massages and Relaxing Techniques for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy exercises are instrumental in carving a healthy pregnancy journey. Pregnancy massages can aid in relaxation and reduce discomfort.
Pregnancy exercises are instrumental in carving a healthy pregnancy journey. Pregnancy massages can aid in relaxation and reduce discomfort.
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Gestational Diabetes On The Rise In NSW Women
The rate of diabetes in pregnancy has increased four times among Australian women in the past few years
The rate of diabetes in pregnancy has increased four times among Australian women in the past few years
Treating Gestational Diabetes Benefits Both Mothers and Infants
The risk of common birth complications among infants can be reduced by treating even the mildest form of gestational diabetes among expectant mothers, according to a National Institutes
The risk of common birth complications among infants can be reduced by treating even the mildest form of gestational diabetes among expectant mothers, according to a National Institutes
