In spite of the huge progress in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, we are still in the situation
that both pregestational (PGDM) and gestational diabetes (GDM) impose an additional risk …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) traditionally refers to abnormal glucose tolerance with
onset or first recognition during pregnancy. GDM has long been associated with obstetric …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) might increase the risk of childhood diseases by
disrupting hormone-mediated processes that are critical for growth and development during …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing in prevalence in tandem with the dramatic
increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in women of childbearing age. Much …

Introduction Pregestational and gestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM; GDM) are significant
health concerns because they are associated with an increased rate of malformations and …

Abstract Background Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is associated with future cardio-
metabolic risks for the mother and her child. In addition, one-third of women with recent GDM …

Prenatal development is currently recognized as a critical period in the etiology of human
diseases. This is particularly so when an unfavorable environment interacts with a genetic …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the percentage of large-for-gestational age (LGA) neonates
associated with maternal overweight and obesity, excessive gestational weight gain, and …

Metabolic syndrome is a growing cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Metabolic
syndrome is characterized by the presence of a variety of metabolic disturbances including …

Objective To determine if a low glycaemic index diet in pregnancy could reduce the
incidence of macrosomia in an at risk group. Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting …