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Only about 61 percent of women with newly diagnosed gestational diabetes mellitus perform ≥80 percent of required self-monitoring of blood glucose tests

Poor Adherence to Self-Monitoring of Glucose in GDM

Poor adherence tied to preeclampsia; poor post-prandial test timing tied to higher HbA1c at delivery
Outdoor air temperature may influence a pregnant woman's risk of developing gestational diabetes

Warmer Temperatures May Up Risk of Gestational Diabetes

Extreme cold seems to reduce odds, while heat appears to raise risk, researchers say
One measurement of plasma glycated CD59 in pregnancy can predict glucose intolerance

Biomarker ID’d for Pregnancy-Induced Glucose Intolerance

Plasma glycated CD59 measurement at 24 to 28 weeks can identify women with failed GCT, GDM
Inositol supplementation in early pregnancy does not prevent gestational diabetes mellitus in women with a family history of diabetes

Inositol Supplements Don’t Prevent Gestational Diabetes

Findings among women with a family history of diabetes
Maternal hyperglycemia during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of abnormal glucose tolerance

Maternal Hyperglycemia Ups Offspring Cardiometabolic Risk

Association independent of BMI pre-pregnancy, childhood obesity, or large for gestational age
Adverse perinatal outcomes are higher in insulin-treated gestational diabetes (GDM) than in non-insulin-treated GDM for most outcomes; however

Optimal Length of Pregnancy With GDM Questioned

Association of GDM with increased risk of perinatal mortality remains controversial subject
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may increase a first-time mother's risk of postpartum depression

GDM Found to Increase Risk for Postpartum Depression

Researchers find odds up even more if woman has suffered an earlier bout of depression
The risk of cardiovascular outcomes is elevated for women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Women With GDM Have Elevated Risk of Future Cardiac Events

Increased risk of cardiovascular outcomes, even in the absence of type 2 diabetes mellitus
High levels of iron are associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes

Higher Iron Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Gestational DM

Finding raises questions about iron supplementation recommendations for pregnant women
Early second trimester lipids can identify maternal gestational diabetes mellitus

Second Trimester Lipids Can ID Gestational Diabetes

Five lipid biomarkers significantly associated with post-load glucose levels in validation cohort