Gestational Glucose Intolerance
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Animal Fat Consumption Before Conception Linked To Gestational Diabetes Risk
Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Jan 28, 2012
Gestational diabetes increases the risk for certain pregnancy complications and health problems in the newborn. Women whose diets were high in total fat or other kinds of fats - but not in animal fat or cholesterol - did not have an increased risk. Moreover, the increased risk for gestational diabetes seen with animal fat and cholesterol appeared to be independent of other, dietary and non-dietary, risk factors for gestational diabetes. For example,… Full Story »
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High animal fat diet increases gestational diabetes risk, study finds
Science Daily: Pregnancy and Childbirth News &bull Jan 25, 2012
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes seen during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes increases the risk for certain pregnancy complications and health problems in the newborn. Moreover, the increased risk for gestational diabetes seen with animal fat and cholesterol appeared to be independent of other, dietary and non-dietary, risk factors for gestational diabetes. For example, exercise is known to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Among women who exercised, however, those who consumed… Full Story »
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Predicting The Likelihood Of Developing Gestational Diabetes Via Age And BMI
Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Nov 4, 2011
Age and body mass index (BMI) are important risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) particularly amongst South Asian and Black African women finds new research published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The study looked at the link between maternal age, BMI and racial origin with the development of GDM and how they interact with each other. Data were… Full Story »
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African-Americans With Diabetes in Pregnancy Have Higher Risk of Future Diabetes
Yahoo! News: Pregnancy Search &bull Oct 25, 2011
Oct. 21 2011 -- African-American women who develop pregnancy-related diabetes, called gestational diabetes, are more likely to develop diabetes in the future, a new study shows. According to the American Diabetes Association, gestational diabetes affects 18% of pregnancies. Some women with gestational diabetes go on to… Full Story »
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Gestational Diabetes In African-American Women Increases Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Oct 21, 2011
But for those who were diagnosed of having GDM, their future overt diabetes risk is the greatest among all race/ethnic groups. Although Asian/Pacific Islander women are much more likely to develop GDM than African American or non-Hispanic white women, their future diabetes risk after GDM… Full Story »
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African-American women with gestational diabetes face high long-term diabetes risk, study finds
Science Daily: Pregnancy and Childbirth News &bull Oct 20, 2011
African American women are less likely to develop GDM during pregnancy. But for those who were diagnosed of having GDM, their future overt diabetes risk is the greatest among all race and ethnic groups. Although Asian and Pacific Islander women are much more likely to develop GDM than African American or non-Hispanic white women, their future diabetes risk after GDM is similar to that for non-Hispanic white women, the study found. Race and ethnicity should be considered among the risk factors for type 2 diabetes… Full Story »
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Health Tip: Gestational Diabetes May Endanger Mother and Baby (HealthDay)
Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Sep 29, 2011
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Gestational diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels become abnormally high during pregnancy. Full Story »
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Test Could Detect Breast Cancers Earlier In Young, High-risk African-American Women
Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Sep 22, 2011
Certain cancer signaling pathways that are activated in aggressive cancer can be detected very early, even in precancerous cells, among young African-American women at high risk for breast cancer. This may allow for earlier detection and prevention of cancer. However, the early activation of these pathways, which… Full Story »
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Hormones
Fit Pregnancy: Blogs &bull Sep 16, 2011
Blurb: Not just a girl thing Images: Hormones make the world go 'round. Women have always known that, but some of the guys are just catching on. Or so it would seem by the hormonal firestorm that's burning up headlines… Full Story »
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World Diabetes: 366 Million Cases and Counting
WebMD: Women: Pregnancy &bull Sep 14, 2011The new estimates were announced this week at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). The idea is to jump-start next week's United Nations meeting on non-communicable diseases. The world body will discuss ramping… Full Story »
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Prepregnancy obesity and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
BioMed Central: Pregnancy and Childbirth &bull Aug 10, 2011
Background: Prepregnancy obesity is associated with increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcome such as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, fetal macrosomia and the need for cesarean delivery. The objectives of this study assessed whether Thai women classified as… Full Story »
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No More Co-pay for Birth Control
WebMD: Women: Pregnancy &bull Aug 1, 2011Aug. 1, 2011 -- Health care reform requires insurers to fully cover women's preventive care, which now will include free birth control, yearly wellness visits, breastfeeding counseling and equipment, and screening for gestational diabetes, domestic abuse, HPV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV. HHS Secretary Kathleen… Full Story »
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Free Women's Birth Control Now A Reality Under Affordable Health Act
Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Aug 1, 2011
In addition, free screening for gestational diabetes, testing for human papillomavirus in women over 30, counseling for HIV and sexually transmitted infections, lactation counseling, screening for domestic violence and yearly wellness visits will all be included women's health coverage. The announcement is another part of the Obama Administration's broader effort to address the health and well-being of our… Full Story »
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Health researchers try to link up with more Hispanic women
LA Times: Health &bull Jun 28, 2011
Illinois' number of Hispanic women reporting that they were in fair or poor health was the highest in the nation, according to a 2009 study, and efforts are growing to figure out why. Researchers want specifics on why 34.3 percent of Latino women in Illinois said their health was not good, compared with about 8.5 percent of non-Hispanic white women, in the study by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Hispanic women in the state also have… Full Story »
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Health researchers try to link up with more Hispanic women
LA Times: Health &bull Jun 28, 2011
Illinois' number of Hispanic women reporting that they were in fair or poor health was the highest in the nation, according to a 2009 study, and efforts are growing to figure out why. Researchers want specifics on why 34.3 percent of Latino women in Illinois said their health was not good, compared with about 8.5 percent of non-Hispanic white women, in the study by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Hispanic women in the state also have… Full Story »
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Pregnant Women With Severe Sleep Apnea May Have An Increased Risk Of Gestational Diabetes And Early Preterm Birth
Pregnancy News & Obstetrics News from Medical News Today &bull Jun 14, 2011
Sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, suggests a research abstract that was presented Monday, June 13, in Minneapolis, Minn., at SLEEP 2011, the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS). Results show that women with severe sleep apnea had the highest incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes.… Full Story »
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Sleep Apnea Could Increase Pregnancy Risk
Yahoo! News: Pregnancy Search &bull Jun 14, 2011
Women with severe sleep apnea have the highest incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes. This increased prevalence was primarily driven by a higher incidence of gestational diabetes and early preterm birth. Our findings suggest that moderate to severe sleep-disordered breathing may… Full Story »
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Jelly Beans vs. Glucola
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Jun 11, 2011
Jelly beans are an acceptable alternative for glucola. Glucola is a standard drink that is used when doing the glucose tolerance test (GTT). This test is typically done near the 28th week of pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes. Jelly… Full Story »
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Prenatal Testing Basics
About.com: Pregnancy & Childbirth What's Hot &bull Jun 8, 2011
Screens for: Blood type for Rh incompatibility, certain diseases like Hepatitis, HIV status and blood counts that may indicate issues like anemia, gestational diabetes, infection, etc. It can also be done as a pregnancy test by looking for hCG in… Full Story »
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Mums avoid excess kilos
Yahoo! News: Pregnancy Search &bull Jun 6, 2011
According to the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health, excessive weight gain during pregnancy can cause problems for both mum and bub and can result in health issues such as gestational diabetes. Expectant mum Marette Keirnan has gained a healthy… Full Story »
