title: Prevention of T2DM in women with a previous history of GDM.
abstract: Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have a high risk of progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Risk factors are similar for GDM and T2DM and include, among others, obesity, family history, and ethnic background. GDM is also associated with the metabolic syndrome. Women with impaired glucose tolerance or "prediabetes" postpartum have the highest risk of progression. In women with impaired glucose tolerance, lifestyle modification or pharmacologic therapy may prevent or delay the onset of T2DM.
authors: Department of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
authors: Stacy L
authors: SL
authors: Strehlow
authors: Jorge H
authors: JH
authors: Mestman
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016640:Diabetes, Gestational / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011236:Prediabetic State / Q000378:metabolism*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose