Tag: Gestational Diabetes
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Different Types of Diabetes Explained: What You Need to Know
Understanding the Different Types of Diabetes Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body uses blood sugar. It’s not just one disease but a family of disorders with similar consequences: high blood glucose. While Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are the most well-known, there are several other forms that people may encounter. Knowing…
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Aligning GDM Guidelines with Women’s Lived Experience: Gaps in Psychosocial Support and Stigma Reduction
Aligning gestational diabetes guidelines with women’s lived experiences Recent national consensus recommendations from the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) move gestational diabetes (GDM) screening and diagnosis toward greater international consistency. They also highlight ongoing gaps in psychosocial support, risk communication, and stigma reduction. This article explores how the updated guidance aligns with women’s unmet…
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Aligning gestational diabetes guidelines with women’s lived experience in Australia
Overview: New guidelines and the lived reality of GDM Australia’s new national consensus on gestational diabetes (GDM) screening and diagnosis, led by the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS), aims for greater international consistency. But beyond thresholds and testing, women’s voices point to persistent gaps in psychosocial support, risk communication, and stigma reduction. A growing…
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High folate in pregnancy linked to rising gestational diabetes, study suggests
New evidence links high folate intake to gestational diabetes Australian researchers warn that high doses of folic acid in pregnancy, coupled with fortified foods, may be contributing to a sharp rise in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The study, conducted with more than 2,000 pregnant women, suggests that excessive folate exposure could be a contributing factor…
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High Folate During Pregnancy Linked to Rising Gestational Diabetes Rates
Understanding the Latest Findings Recent research from Australian universities suggests that high folic acid exposure during pregnancy—driven by fortified foods and high-dose supplements—may be associated with a higher risk of gestational diabetes (GDM). The study compared 1,100 women who conceived before folic acid food fortification (introduced in 2009) with 1,300 women who conceived after fortification,…
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High Folate Levels Linked to Gestational Diabetes: Rethinking Folic Acid Guidelines
New findings spark a call to revisit folic acid guidelines for pregnancy An Australian study is drawing attention to a potential unintended consequence of long-standing folic acid (FA) fortification and high-dose supplementation during pregnancy. Researchers report that excessive folate exposure may be linked to a marked rise in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) over the past…
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The Critical Role of Maternal Health during Pregnancy in Infant Heart Development
Understanding Maternal Health and Infant Heart Health Maternal health plays an essential role in the development of an infant’s heart. Pregnant mothers must prioritize their health to ensure optimal outcomes for their babies. Dr. Payal Choudhary, a Senior Consultant at Rosewalk by Rainbow Hospital in Delhi, highlights that conditions like gestational diabetes and hypertension pose…
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Impact of Maternal Health on Infant Heart Development
Understanding the Connection Maternal health plays a critical role in determining the heart health of infants. Dr. Payal Choudhary, a Senior Consultant at Rosewalk by Rainbow Hospital in Delhi, emphasizes that conditions such as gestational diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy can significantly affect a baby’s heart development. Ensuring maternal well-being is vital for promoting the…