Diabetes during pregnancy linked to heart disease risk
3 years, 10 months ago

Diabetes during pregnancy linked to heart disease risk

India TV News  

Expecting mothers, take note. The study suggests that women with a history of diabetes during pregnancy are twice as likely by mid-life to develop calcium in heart arteries -- a strong predictor of heart disease -- even if healthy blood sugar levels were attained many years after pregnancy. "We were surprised to discover that women with a history of gestational diabetes are at a significantly greater risk of heart artery calcification, even if they maintain normal blood sugar levels after pregnancy," said co-author Erica P. Gunderson from Kaiser Permanente in California, US. Blood tests were performed from before to after pregnancies at five-year intervals to determine if women had normal blood sugar levels, intermediate elevations in blood sugar levels or they had developed overt Type 2 diabetes. The prospective analysis found that women with a history of gestational diabetes had a two-fold higher risk of coronary artery calcification whether they had healthy blood sugar levels, pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.

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Infants of mothers with gestational diabetes may not be at higher obesity risk, new study suggests
1 month ago

Infants of mothers with gestational diabetes may not be at higher obesity risk, new study suggests

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes may not be at a higher risk of becoming obese, as previously thought, according to a new study that followed nearly 100 such infants during their first year of life. This could mean that infants exposed to gestational diabetes are not necessarily at higher risk for obesity but may instead benefit …

A playbook to handle gestational diabetes better
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A playbook to handle gestational diabetes better

The Hindu  

A new series published in The Lancet on gestational diabetes takes a deep dive into the subject to come up with suggestions for greater focus on the pregnancy-related affliction, and a shift to a holistic life-course approach in its management. Helmed by an editorial, the series talks of the increased complications associated with gestational diabetes its long term impact on …

Lifestyle changes for expecting mothers to prevent gestational diabetes
1 year, 7 months ago

Lifestyle changes for expecting mothers to prevent gestational diabetes

Hindustan Times  

Pregnancy is a life-transforming phase for a woman and any obstacle could add to the stress associated with the journey of motherhood. Staying active, losing weight before conceiving and consuming a healthy diet can reduce the chances of gestational diabetes, however, it cannot be entirely prevented because of the genetic component. Staying active, losing weight before conceiving and consuming a …

Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds
1 year, 10 months ago

Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds

CNN  

CNN — Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the greatest risk coming in the decade after delivery. Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia increased the risk of ischemic heart disease in the study by 54% and 30%, respectively, while other high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy doubled the risk. “These …

Healthy lifestyle can reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women: Study
2 years, 2 months ago

Healthy lifestyle can reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women: Study

Hindustan Times  

Researchers found that women who have a history of diabetes during pregnancy can still reduce their risk of developing it by living a healthy lifestyle that includes eating well, quitting smoking, exercising frequently, and not being overweight. Healthy lifestyle can reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women: Study The results show that women who adhered to five key …

Diabetes can increase risk of miscarriage. Expert tips to follow
2 years, 11 months ago

Diabetes can increase risk of miscarriage. Expert tips to follow

Hindustan Times  

Diabetes is deadlier for women than men and in case of pregnancy, the risk of complications arising out of the metabolic disorder goes many notches up, say experts. High blood sugar levels during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, congenital defects in the foetus, or premature delivery, preeclampsia and difficult deliveries High blood sugar levels during pregnancy can lead to …

Gestational Diabetes: Symptoms, Effects and Dietary Tips
3 years ago

Gestational Diabetes: Symptoms, Effects and Dietary Tips

News 18  

High sugar levels during pregnancy, also known as gestational diabetes, can lead to some serious health complications in women. Causes of Gestational Diabetes It is caused when the insulin produced in the pancreas regulate the metabolism of fats and carbs in the body and allows the body to turn sugar into energy. When hormones from one’s placenta block insulin and …

Mothers with diabetes during pregnancy have increased risk of eye problems: Study
3 years, 4 months ago

Mothers with diabetes during pregnancy have increased risk of eye problems: Study

Hindustan Times  

A new study lead by a team of international researchers finds that mothers who have diabetes before or during their pregnancy are more likely to have children who go on to develop eye problems. Exposure to maternal diabetes was associated with a 39 per cent greater risk of high RE compared to unexposed offspring. In addition, children of mothers with …

Diagnosing gestational diabetes
3 years, 9 months ago

Diagnosing gestational diabetes

The Hindu  

Diabetes is a major public health problem in India with an estimated 7 crore adults with diabetes and half as many with prediabetes. Transitory form of diabetes What is less well known is that pregnancy is a diabetogenic stress and as a consequence, some women develop a transitory form of diabetes during pregnancy called gestational diabetes. Thus, addressing gestational diabetes …

Women Who Develop Diabetes During Pregnancy are at Greater Risk of Developing Heart Disease
3 years, 10 months ago

Women Who Develop Diabetes During Pregnancy are at Greater Risk of Developing Heart Disease

News 18  

Expecting mothers, take note. The study suggests that women with a history of diabetes during pregnancy are twice as likely by mid-life to develop calcium in heart arteries a strong predictor of heart disease even if healthy blood sugar levels were attained many years after pregnancy. “We were surprised to discover that women with a history of gestational diabetes are …

Increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk: Study
3 years, 11 months ago

Increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk: Study

Hindustan Times  

Pregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new study. These results show that exercise is helpful in avoiding gestational diabetes, though you might need to do a little bit more than currently recommended to enjoy that benefit," Ehrlich said. It found that exercising at …

Increased Exercise During First-trimester of Pregnancy May Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk, Study
3 years, 11 months ago

Increased Exercise During First-trimester of Pregnancy May Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk, Study

News 18  

Pregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, a new study suggests. It found that exercising at least 38 minutes per day lowered the risk of gestational diabetes by 2.1 cases per 100 women and the risk of abnormal blood sugar by 4.8 cases per 100 women. “We …

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