REM-Related OSA Associated With Increased Gestational Diabetes Risk
Rapid eye movement-related obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disordered breathing events are associated with an increased risk for gestational diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes
Longer Duration of Lactation Linked to Lower T2D Risk After Gestational Diabetes
Longer duration of lactation is associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus.
Maternal Blood MFSD2a Levels as a Fetal Neurodevelopment Biomarker
The level of MFSD2a in maternal blood is a possible biomarker for disturbances of MFSD2a gene expression and may assist in predicting fetal neurodevelopment.
Elevated FPG May Increase Adverse Outcomes in Pregnancies Affected by Gestational Diabetes
Elevated fasting plasma glucose, compared with elevated postload glucose, in pregnancies in women with gestational diabetes is associated with a higher risk for adverse maternal and infant outcomes.
Gestational Diabetes Associated With Increased Risk for Future Dyslipidemia
A history of gestational diabetes is associated with increased risk for dyslipidemia.
Prenatal Smoking Increases Risk for Gestational Diabetes
Prenatal smoking is associated with higher odds of gestational diabetes mellitus, even after adjusting for other known risk factors.
Prenatal Antidepressant Use May Increase Risk for Gestational Diabetes
Taking certain antidepressants while pregnant can increase the risk for developing gestational diabetes.
Early Childhood Weight Linked to Maternal Prepregnancy Factors
Early childhood weight gain strongly tied to prepregnancy weight, moderately tied to maternal diabetes status
Exposure to Gestational Diabetes Linked to Poorer Lifestyle Habits in Children
Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero have reduced physical activity and fruit intake compared with children not exposed to gestational diabetes.
Immediate Screening for Postpartum T2D May Benefit Women With Gestational Diabetes
For women with gestational diabetes, conducting an oral glucose tolerance test during hospitalization for delivery might be useful to detect postpartum diabetes risk.
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