Pregnancy is a time of significant change for a woman's body. Hormones fluctuate, energy levels shift and new challenges ...

University of Leicester and University of Cambridge researchers found no significant difference in maternal weight change or ...

Caring for a baby is a full-time job, often causing new mothers to overlook their own health needs. This situation is exemplified by the low compliance with postpartum glucose screening among women ...

A UK-based study reveals that a reduced-energy diet in late pregnancy is perfectly beneficial and safe for women with ...

A new study found that a 1-hour post partum OGTT is more effective than the 2-hour test at predicting dysglycemia in women with or without a history of gestational diabetes.

Imagine juggling work and pregnancy at the same time — women can pull off anything, right? While we cheer you on, there’s an important factor to watch out for to ensure a safe pregnancy: gestational ...

When the body cannot produce enough insulin, a pregnant person who did not previously have diabetes may develop gestational diabetes. People also tend to become more insulin resistant as their ...

Feb. 28, 2025 — A study has provided new insights into the role of the brain as a crucial control center and the origin of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The hormone insulin plays a key role in ...

Gestational diabetes is a common condition in which a person’s blood glucose (sugar) increases during pregnancy. While there are factors that can increase the risk of gestational diabetes—like having ...

Diabetes describes a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can be caused by the pancreas not producing insulin (type 1 diabetes) or by insulin resistance ...

Type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia occurs when a person’s blood sugar elevates to potentially dangerous levels. When this occurs, a person may require medical treatment. Untreated hyperglycemia ...

If you have diabetes, nerve damage, circulation problems, and infections can lead to serious foot problems. However, you can take precautions to maintain healthy feet. Managing your diabetes and ...