title: Obesity and gestational diabetes.
abstract: The prevalence of both obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide. GDM affects about 7% of all pregnancies and is defined as any degree of impaired glucose tolerance during gestation. The presence of obesity has a significant impact on both maternal and fetal complications associated with GDM. These complications can be addressed, at least in part, by good glycaemic control during pregnancy. The significance and impact of obesity in women with GDM are discussed in this article, together with treatment options, the need for long-term risk modification and postpartum follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sathyapalan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mellor
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Atkin
mesh_terms: D016640:Diabetes, Gestational / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D044623:Nutrition Therapy; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents