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 ...

Short sleep duration and frequent snoring significantly raise the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with prior gestational ...

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels during pregnancy, is ...

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.

Purpose: The pathophysiology, diagnosis, complications, and management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are discussed, along with considerations in setting up a pharmacist-run GDM education ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1, where the body makes little or no insulin. Type 2, where the body makes insulin but cannot use it properly. Gestational diabetes, where the body does ...

As you age, your risk for higher blood sugar increases—which raises the risk of type 2 diabetes for adults in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. Using a chart of blood sugar levels by age can help you track ...