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Showing 1 to 20 of 114 for “"gestational diabetes"”.
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The genetic background of gestational diabetes mellitus
… is to better determine the genetic background of gestational diabetes (GDM) and to examine how specific genes affect the development of diabetes post partum. In the DiPiS (Diabetes Prediction in Skåne) study we typed for HLA-DQB1 alleled, the transcription factor 7-like 2(TCF7L2) rs7903146, …
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Infant Growth and Nutrition
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a major public health problem associated with increased perinatal morbidity and later metabolic disease, both for the mother and offspring. However, the detection thresholds for GDM are widely debated. The International Association of Diabetes in …
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Genetic and immunological risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a heterogeneous disorder that is defined as carbohydrate intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. Impaired beta-cell function and insulin resistance are the hallmarks of GDM. The overall aim of this thesis was to study the genetic and …
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus- Future risk for mother and child
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurs as a complication in 2% of all pregnancies in Sweden. Women with GDM have a substantial risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, but the risk of developing type 1 diabetes is also increased. GDM increases the risk for macrosomia and caesarean …
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Gestational diabetes self-management and remote monitoring mobile platform
There is a high prevalence of gestational diabetes (GD) in South Africa, which is continually growing. South African women with GD are not effectively managed or educated about selfcare, do not self-monitor frequently enough and, therefore, often succumb to various GD induced complications. The …
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Towards a data-driven personalised approach to gestational diabetes care
INTRODUCTION: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is high blood glucose that is first recognised during pregnancy and is one of the most common pregnancy complications. GDM is managed through lifestyle modification and may require pharmacological therapy to normalise blood glucose levels. Self …
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Gestational Diabetes, Depression, and the Impact on Maternal Child Health Outcomes
… occurs in about 20% of all pregnancies and gestational diabetes occurs in up to 14% of all pregnancies. Although there is sufficient information on (1) depression during pregnancy and (2) depression and diabetes, there is little information about depression and gestational diabetes. This …
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Vitamin D status in pregnancy and the association with gestational diabetes mellitus
Inngangur: Rannsóknir benda til þess að skortur á D-vítamíni á meðgöngu hafi áhrif á bæði móður og barn í móðurkviði. D-vítamínskortur hefur verið tengdur við aukna hættu á meðgöngusykursýki, sem er einn algengasti fylgikvilli á meðgöngu. D-vítamínstaða barnshafandi kvenna hefur aldrei áður verið …
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A Naturalistic Inquiry of the Experiences of Women Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes, hyperglycemia that develops in pregnant women with no prior history of diabetes, affects 2% to 10% of all pregnancies in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022). About 50% of women with GDM go on to develop T2DM, and babies of women diagnosed …
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An Evaluation of Diagnostic Approaches for Gestational Diabetes Screening in South Africa
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poses substantial risks to both mothers and their offspring. In South Africa, screening practices vary, and pregnant women are not screened universally due to resource constraints. This study investigates the implications of using point of-care (POC) …
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Gestational diabetes mellitus – prevalence in southern Sweden and risk factors for subsequent diabetes
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with risks during pregnancy, during delivery, and in later life with a substantial risk of subsequent diabetes. The worldwide prevalence of GDM is increasing, but varies with differences in diagnostic methods and population …
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Genetic and Metabolic Markers for the Development of Diabetes after Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
… were to determine the prevalence of postpartum diabetes among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a prospective study 5 years postpartum; to characterize these women according to insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity, autoimmunity and genetics; and to identify possible markers and …
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Social support during pregnancy with gestational diabetes mellitus: exploring post-natal women’ experiences
… upon treatments and screening routines for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). However, knowledge about the importance and experiences of social support during pregnancy period is sparse. Social support not only affects health and well-being, but also influences pregnancy outcomes. The aims …
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Dietary intake, cost of foods and associated factors of women with gestational diabetes
Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) prevalence has increased globally over the last 20 years and according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), GDM prevalence in South Africa from 2011 to 2021 has increased by 11%. A study conducted in Johannesburg in 2018, highlighted that …
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Adiponectin deficiency leads to hepatic steatosis and contributes to the development of gestational diabetes mellitus
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy, characterized by hyperglycemia and impaired glucose tolerance with first onset mid-gestation. Genetic predisposition, maternal obesity and diet contribute to development of GDM. In addition, low levels of serum adiponectin …
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Lifestyle behaviours and beliefs of pregnant women with gestational diabetes: a longitudinal follow-up study
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as delivering Large-for-gestational-age babies, preeclampsia or birth trauma, as well as increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) later in life. Lifestyle management through a healthy …
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High Saturated Fat Diet Induces Gestational Diabetes, Perinatal Skeletal Malformation and Adult-Onset Chronic Diseases
… metabolic diseases; however, the contribution of gestational HFD to elevated oxidative stress (OS), perinatal cardiovascular, skeletal, and metabolic dysfunction as well as long-term effects on adult offspring are incompletely understood. Pathophysiologic mechanisms linking gestational HFD, OS, …
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The use of HbA1c in predicting excessive fetal growth in women at risk of gestational diabetes
Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with excessive fetal growth in later gestation. Traditionally, GDM is diagnosed between 26-28 weeks’ gestation. Subsequent intervention aims to reduce the risk of excessive fetal growth and its associated sequelae. Recent data suggest …
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Third Trimester Plasma Metabolites Associated with Gestational Diabetes: An Ancillary Analysis of the Healthy Beginnings Trial
<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) results in complications affecting both mother and child. The implementation of metabolomics to assess metabolite alterations is needed to better understand its etiology. Prior research by our lab in first trimester samples of …
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The Impact of Neonatal Intensive Care Admission At Term Following Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Neglected Area
INTRODUCTION Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common complication of pregnancy, with rapidly rising prevalence due to increasing maternal age and a global obesity epidemic. GDM is associated with neonatal morbidities including admission to neonatal intensive care (NICU). The primary …
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