Rising Obesity In Pregnancy Causes Concern For Gestational DiabetesA NHS watchdog revealed concerns about the rising level of obesity among pregnant women yesterday in order to raise awareness of the associated complications, which includes gestational diabetes. According to The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), approximately 16 per cent of women in England are obese from the start of pregnancy and half of women of childbearing age ...
Gestational Diabetes Often Repeats ItselfA new study suggests that pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes have a good chance of developing the condition again. The researchers found that the risk of having gestational diabetes during a future pregnancy increase with each previously affected one. Gestational diabetes typically occurs during late pregnancy and is known by high blood sugar that results from the body's ...
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Study uses text messages to increase medication compliance in adolescent diabetes patientsJennifer Dyer, MD, MPH, an endocrinologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has developed and completed a pilot study that uses weekly, customized text messages to remind adolescent diabetes patients about their personal treatment activities. At the conclusion of the study, Dr. Dyer found an increase in overall treatment adherence and improved blood glucose levels.
