Obesity and gestational diabetes

T. Sathyapalan; Duane Mellor; S. L. Atkin

doi:10.1016/j.siny.2009.09.002

Obesity and gestational diabetes

T. Sathyapalan, Duane Mellor, S. L. Atkin

School of Life Sciences

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Abstract

The prevalence of both obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide. GDM affects about 7% of all pregnancies and is defined as any degree of impaired glucose tolerance during gestation. The presence of obesity has a significant impact on both maternal and fetal complications associated with GDM. These complications can be addressed, at least in part, by good glycaemic control during pregnancy. The significance and impact of obesity in women with GDM are discussed in this article, together with treatment options, the need for long-term risk modification and postpartum follow-up.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	89-93
Number of pages	5
Journal	Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
Volume	15
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.siny.2009.09.002
Publication status	Published - Apr 2010

Keywords

Gestational diabetes
Obesity
Oral glucose tolerance test
Pregnancy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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