The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common pregnancy-related endocrinopathies, affecting up to 25% of pregnancies globally. GDM increases the risk of perinatal and delivery complications, and the chance of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and its complications, including cardio...
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| author | Hala Zakaria Salah Abusanana Bashair M. Mussa Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri Lily Stojanovska Maysm N. Mohamad Sheima T. Saleh Habiba I. Ali Leila Cheikh Ismail |
| author_facet | Hala Zakaria Salah Abusanana Bashair M. Mussa Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri Lily Stojanovska Maysm N. Mohamad Sheima T. Saleh Habiba I. Ali Leila Cheikh Ismail |
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| description | Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common pregnancy-related endocrinopathies, affecting up to 25% of pregnancies globally. GDM increases the risk of perinatal and delivery complications, and the chance of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and its complications, including cardiovascular diseases. This elevated risk is then passed on to the next generation, creating a cycle of metabolic dysfunction across generations. For many years, GDM preventive measures have had inconsistent results, but recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses have identified promising new preventative routes. This review aims to summarize the evidence investigating the efficacy of lifestyle treatments for the prevention of GDM and to summarize the effects of two lifestyle interventions, including physical activity and dietary interventions. Based on the present research, future studies should be conducted to investigate whether initiating lifestyle interventions during the preconception period is more beneficial in preventing GDM. In addition, research targeting pregnancy should be designed with a personalized approach. Therefore, studies should customize intervention approaches depending on the presence of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors at the individual level. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-20c75c9522be45aaa095c03944ddc8252023-11-16T21:59:42ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442023-02-0159228710.3390/medicina59020287The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes MellitusHala Zakaria0Salah Abusanana1Bashair M. Mussa2Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri3Lily Stojanovska4Maysm N. Mohamad5Sheima T. Saleh6Habiba I. Ali7Leila Cheikh Ismail8Clinical Science Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab EmiratesClinical Science Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab EmiratesClinical Science Department, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab EmiratesGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common pregnancy-related endocrinopathies, affecting up to 25% of pregnancies globally. GDM increases the risk of perinatal and delivery complications, and the chance of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and its complications, including cardiovascular diseases. This elevated risk is then passed on to the next generation, creating a cycle of metabolic dysfunction across generations. For many years, GDM preventive measures have had inconsistent results, but recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses have identified promising new preventative routes. This review aims to summarize the evidence investigating the efficacy of lifestyle treatments for the prevention of GDM and to summarize the effects of two lifestyle interventions, including physical activity and dietary interventions. Based on the present research, future studies should be conducted to investigate whether initiating lifestyle interventions during the preconception period is more beneficial in preventing GDM. In addition, research targeting pregnancy should be designed with a personalized approach. Therefore, studies should customize intervention approaches depending on the presence of modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors at the individual level.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/2/287gestational diabetes mellitusGDMlifestyle interventionspreventiondietphysical activity |
| spellingShingle | Hala Zakaria Salah Abusanana Bashair M. Mussa Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri Lily Stojanovska Maysm N. Mohamad Sheima T. Saleh Habiba I. Ali Leila Cheikh Ismail The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Medicina gestational diabetes mellitus GDM lifestyle interventions prevention diet physical activity |
| title | The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_full | The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_fullStr | The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_short | The Role of Lifestyle Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_sort | role of lifestyle interventions in the prevention and treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus |
| topic | gestational diabetes mellitus GDM lifestyle interventions prevention diet physical activity |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/2/287 |
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