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Health: Pregnancy complications can also affect child's health later in life

Two of the most frequent pregnancy-problems">pregnancy problems are hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes (GDM), which increase pregnant people's risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 14, 2024

How many Americans have diabetes?

The prevalence of diabetes increased from 10.3% of people in 2001 to 11.6% in 2021.

USAFacts · Feb 7, 2024

Senior diabetologist advocates use of Metformin by 8th week of pregnancy to prevent gestational diabetes

Chennai-based diabetologist advocates early testing for gestational diabetes and the use of Metformin for treatment.

The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024

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Pregnancy complications enhance short, long-term risk of heart disease for people with obesity: Study

Obesity during early pregnancy appears to be a strong predictor of future cardiovascular disease and has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 16, 2023

Pregnant women give hope for effective gestational diabetes treatment: Study

Researchers have made significant progress in the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus after a clinical trial involving pregnant women gave new hope to expectant mothers suffering from the condition. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 8, 2023

Study results hailed ‘significant step forward’ managing diabetes in pregnancy

Gestational diabetes, characterised by elevated blood sugar levels during pregnancy, affects almost three million women worldwide every year.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

KMC Hospital sets up foundation to study metabolism and prevent diabetes

Prof. Seshiah Academic Foundation for Metabolism set up to study diabetes; P. Murari, former sec. to President, inaugurated; R. Shanthimalar, Director of Medical Education, said foot clinics to be incorporated in all govt. medical colleges; Diabetes Free Generation by 2047' programme launched; Dr. Seshiah spoke on importance of detecting gestational…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

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1 in 6 women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2023

Pandemic linked to diabetes in pregnancy

Psychological stress and changes in prenatal care could be to blame for a jump in gestational diabetes cases

Salon · Jun 15, 2023

Pregnant Charlotte Dawson shares health update after 'constantly worrying' during second pregnancy

The reality star shared the joyous news in February that she and her fiancé Matthew Sarsfield are preparing to welcome their 'rainbow baby'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 21, 2023

Charlotte Dawson shares health update after 'constantly worrying' while pregnant

Charlotte Dawson, who is the daughter of late comedian Les Dawson, has revealed she has been told by doctors she doesn't have gestational diabetes this time around after struggling with the condition during her pregnancy with Noah

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

At-risk pregnant women to get home diabetes test in world first

Doctors at University Hospital Southampton are trialling a finger-prick test to be carried out at home.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Pregnancy Care: Dim lights before bedtime can reduce risk of gestational diabetes, says study

Pregnant women should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Must read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 18, 2023

Pregnant Gogglebox star Ellie Warner shares health update during Channel 4 show

Ellie Warner shared a health update as she sat down on the sofa to film Gogglebox with her sister Izzi during the latest episode of th award-winning show

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

Pregnant women advised to avoid artificial light three hours before bed

In a bid to reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes, pregnant women are being advised to stay away from artificial light late at night - including light from mobile phones and electronic devices

Zenger · Mar 11, 2023

Dimming Lights Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes For Expectant Mothers

The rate of gestational diabetes jumped to 7.8% of all births in the U.S. where new mothers should dim lights before bed.

Dynamite News · Mar 11, 2023

Dim lights before bedtime to reduce gestational diabetes risk: Research

According to a recent Northwestern Medicine study, pregnant women should dim their home's lights and switch off or at least dim their screens (computer monitors and smartphones) a few hours before bedtime to lower their risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. Read further on Dynamite News:

Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023

Pregnant women told to turn down lights for three hours a day to avoid condition

"Try to reduce whatever light is in your environment in those three hours before you go to bed"

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2023

Pregnant women advised to dim lights before bed to reduce diabetes risk

Those exposed to more light in hours before sleep appear more likely to develop gestational diabetes, researchers suggest

Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2023

Charlotte Dawson praised for showing 'real' pregnancy life as she addresses fans' concern

Charlotte has been showing off her blossoming baby bump on social media

Dynamite News · Feb 26, 2023

Study reveals gestational diabetes, preeclampsia linked to slower biological development in infants

According to a new study conducted by USC, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be associated with poorer biological development in babies. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2023

Common pregnancy complications can slow infant's development in womb: Study

According to a new study led by USC, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants. Read further on Dynamite News:

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

MIC's Binky Felstead shares major health update during pregnancy with third child

Made in Chelsea star Binky Felstead has shared a health update with her fans after entering the third trimester of her pregnancy recently, with her expecting her third child in the coming months

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023

Mothers who give birth to big babies ‘more likely to develop diabetes’, study says

The risk is heightened even in mothers who did not experience gestational diabetes

The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023

Sixteen-pound baby born in Brazil: here's what increases the risk of giving birth to a giant baby

A mother in Brazil recently gave birth to a two-foot-tall baby weighing 16lb (7.3kg). Angerson Santos was born via caesarean section at Hospital Padre Colombo in Parintins, Amazonas State.

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