GDM as predictor for future type 2 diabetes and other long-term risks
Key Questions
Does gestational diabetes mellitus predict future type 2 diabetes even in women with normal BMI?
A Swedish cohort study of 1.15 million women confirms that GDM predicts type 2 diabetes even among those with normal BMI. This finding underscores the long-term risks associated with GDM beyond traditional obesity-related factors.
What is the prevalence of GDM in India and Asia?
GDM shows high prevalence in India and Asia, reaching 22%. This highlights regional disparities in gestational diabetes burden and the need for targeted screening.
What is SMFM doing to address high-risk pregnancy issues?
SMFM is launching its first annual High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week from June 1-8. The initiative includes a virtual briefing focused on closing drug development gaps for pregnant patients and reducing maternal mortality.
Swedish 1.15M cohort confirms GDM predicts T2D even in normal-BMI women. High prevalence in India/Asia (22%). New: maternal diabetes-ADHD link, T2D rising faster in younger women, vocal shimmer biomarker. SMFM launching first High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week June 1-8 with virtual briefing on drug development gaps.