Gestational diabetes
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One of the most common metabolic diseases during pregnancy period is gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). It is associated with several perinatal complications, especially in those who have risk factors such as obesity, polycystic ovary... more
Context: Metformin is widely prescribed to pregnant women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in an attempt to reduce pregnancy complications. Metformin is not approved for this indication, and evidence for this practice is lacking. ...... more
Introduction Patients with history of gestational diabetes (GDM) are at high risk for developing diabetes mellitus (DM) after pregnancy. This study investigates the rate of GDM patients who received screening and the prevalence of DM in... more
To evaluate the effectiveness of an ambulatory program for glycemic control of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). A total of 33 women with GDM whose FBS from OGTT > or = 105 mg/dl were scheduled to attend weekly ambulatory... more
Infants are considered large for gestational age (LGA) if their birth weight is greater than the 90th percentile for gestational age and they have an increased risk for adverse perinatal outcomes. Maternal diabetes is one of the factors... more
Objective: To investigate the outcomes of macrosomia and compare the risk factors associated with neonatal and maternal complications between mothers with gestational diabetes (GDM) and Non-GDM mothers, and determine whether it is... more
Maternal overweight and obesity constitute the most important factors causing perinatal complications. The purpose of the study was to analyze obstetrical results in overweight/obese pregnant women with gestational diabetes in relation to... more
INTRODUCTION: Food waste is the amount of food that remains proper for consumption but that is discarded by human action or omission. Due to the enormous amount of food wasted worldwide this is a subject of increasing interest in the last... more
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The rising burden of diabetes is mainly ascribed to environmental and emotional changes. The... more
Metformin can be regarded as a first-line treatment in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) due to its safety and effectiveness. However, a proportion of women do not achieve adequate glycemic control with metformin alone. We aim to... more
To critically review and synthesize original research designed to examine the health beliefs, including risk perceptions and health behaviors related to diet and physical activity of women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus.... more
Diabetes mellitus is a major global metabolic disorder of 21 st century. This is due to its broad spectrum of associated complications with risks, like cardiac and renal disorders. The rapid growth of diabetes is becoming a major burden... more
Background:There is uncertainty as to the optimal approach for screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Based on systematic reviews published in 2003 and 2008, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded that... more
Background Screening and monitoring in pregnancy are strategies used by healthcare providers to identify high-risk pregnancies so that they can provide more targeted and appropriate treatment and follow-up care, and to monitor fetal... more