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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...