Insulin resistance, defined as a defect in insulin-mediated control of glucose metabolism in
tissues—prominently in muscle, fat and liver—is one of the earliest manifestations of a …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal imbalance disease in
reproductive‐aged women. Its basic characteristics are ovulatory dysfunction and ovarian …

The objective of this study is to assess and quantify the risk for gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM) according to prepregnancy maternal body mass index (BMI). The design is a …

We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis of population‐based cohort studies of
maternal body mass index (BMI) and risk of adverse birth and health outcomes in low‐and …

Human adiposity has long been associated with insulin resistance and increased
cardiovascular risk, and abdominal adiposity is considered particularly adverse. Intra …

Childhood obesity has become an epidemic on a worldwide scale. This article gives an
overview of the progress made in childhood and adolescent obesity research in the last …

The aim of this study was to stratify risk for postpartum diabetes in women who have
gestational diabetes. Women with gestational diabetes were recruited between 1989 and …

Context: Insulin resistance and chronic low level inflammation are often present in women
with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Objective: The purpose of this study was to …

Objectives: Substantial evidence showing an association between type 2 diabetes (T2D)
and cerebral atrophy, cognitive impairment, and dementia is accumulating. However …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) as a collection of obesity-associated disorders is associated
with inflammation, oxidative stress, pro-thrombotic state, elevated risk of develo** …