Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 89-93, April 2010

Obesity and gestational diabetes

  • T. Sathyapalan

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK
    • ,
  • D. Mellor

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Hull, Hull, UK
    • ,
  • S.L. Atkin

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: Michael White Centre for Diabetes, Brocklehurst Building, Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ, UK. Tel.: +44 1482 675365; Fax: +44 1482 5370.

published online 30 October 2009.

Summary 

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.

keywords: Gestational diabetes, Obesity, Oral glucose tolerance test, Pregnancy

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PII: S1744-165X(09)00088-2

doi:10.1016/j.siny.2009.09.002

Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 89-93, April 2010

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