Surprisingly low compliance to local guidelines for risk factor based screening for gestational diabetes mellitus - A population-based study. Nov 16, 2009
7%) of these women were actually exposed to OGTT and of those correctly exposed for screening, seven women were diagnosed with GDM. Women developing risk factors for GDM during pregnancy had a substantially increased risk of giving birth to an infant with macrosomia ... Pregnant women developing risk factors of GDM during pregnancy were found to be at substantially increased risk of giving birth to an infant with macrosomia. (BioMed Central)
Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal Sep 22, 2009
Known medically as fetal macrosomia, a heavier birth weight poses a risk to both the baby and the mother. If a baby weighs more than 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Regular Continuous Glucose Monitor Use Increases Diabetes Control For All Age Groups, Studies Show Sep 9, 2009
1, 2008) Continuous glucose monitoring as part of antenatal care for women with diabetes improves maternal blood glucose control and lowers birth weight and risk of macrosomia (excessive birth weight in. (May 31, 2009) People with type 1 diabetes who have already been successful in achieving recommended blood sugar goals can further benefit from using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, according to. (Science Daily)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Devices Benefit People With Type 1 Diabetes Jun 1, 2009
1, 2008) Continuous glucose monitoring as part of antenatal care for women with diabetes improves maternal blood glucose control and lowers birth weight and risk of macrosomia (excessive birth weight in. (June 29, 2007) A new study published in the British Medical Journal online questions the value of blood glucose monitoring among patients with well-controlled, non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes. (Science Daily)
Blood Glucose Control More Important For Patients With Diabetes Than Previously Believed May 14, 2009
1, 2008) Continuous glucose monitoring as part of antenatal care for women with diabetes improves maternal blood glucose control and lowers birth weight and risk of macrosomia (excessive birth weight in. (May 20, 2008) Widely varying blood glucose levels may pose as great a threat, or possibly a greater threat, to critically ill patients as high, but steady, glycemic. (Science Daily)
New Evidence Of How High Glucose Damages Blood Vessels Could Lead To New Treatments May 13, 2009
1, 2008) Continuous glucose monitoring as part of antenatal care for women with diabetes improves maternal blood glucose control and lowers birth weight and risk of macrosomia (excessive birth weight in. . (Science Daily)
Snacking On High GI Foods During Late Pregnancy May Lead To The Birth Of A Heavier Baby With An Increased Risk Of Childhood Obesity Apr 16, 2009
1, 2008) Continuous glucose monitoring as part of antenatal care for women with diabetes improves maternal blood glucose control and lowers birth weight and risk of macrosomia (excessive birth weight in. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Pregnancy risks for obese women Feb 8, 2009
"Normal pregnancy induces a mild form of insulin resistance and we know that obese people become more insulin resistant and that promotes diabetes, pre-eclampsia and macrosomia or bigger babies.". Increasing burden. (BBC News)
Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies Feb 7, 2009
6 percent; overly large body (macrosomia), 7. 7 percent vs. 14. (MEDLINEplus)
