Lifestyle and Medical Intervention Reduces the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women With History of Gestational Diabetes

A new study has revealed that women with a history of gestational diabetes face a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes for years after giving birth, but intensive lifestyle intervention or a medication regimen can have a protective effect in this population. Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, typically during the second trimester, and affects 9.2 percent of pregnant women. The condition causes glucose levels in the bloodstream ...

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Written by: editor - Tuesday, February 24, 2015