GDM as predictor for future type 2 diabetes and other long-term risks
Key Questions
How does gestational diabetes predict future type 2 diabetes?
A Swedish cohort of 1.15 million confirms GDM predicts T2D even in normal-BMI women, with 22% prevalence in India and Asia. T2D is rising faster in younger women, and maternal diabetes links to ADHD in offspring.
What new biomarkers or awareness efforts relate to GDM risks?
Vocal shimmer is emerging as a potential biomarker, while SMFM launches High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week June 1-8 to address drug development gaps. Early pregnancy glycemic testing aids prediction of long-term metabolic issues.
How does pregnancy nutrition influence metabolic health after GDM?
CGM data shows nutrition shapes post-delivery metabolic health, with low-carb trade-offs needing careful balance. This adds nuance to GDM management for preventing future T2D.
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. New: article on pregnancy nutrition and metabolic health (CGM data, low-carb trade-offs) – adds nuance to GDM coverage.