In a nutshell This review looked at whether antioxidant supplements can reduce inflammation for women with diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes; GDM). It found that supplements including omega-3, vitamin D, and magnesium reduced oxidation in the body for these women. Some background During late pregnancy, the body becomes less sensitive to...
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In a nutshell This study compared metformin (Glucophage) to insulin for women with diabetes during pregnancy. It found that metformin was equally good at preventing high blood sugar, but led to less hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood glucose), less weight gain, and fewer cesarean sections. Some background Gestational diabetes (GD) is one of the most...
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In a nutshell This review looked at whether dietary supplements can prevent gestational diabetes. It found that some supplements, including vitamin D and myo-inositol, could reduce diabetes for pregnant women. Some background 1 in 5 pregnant women will develop gestational diabetes (GD). GD involves the body not responding well to the hormone insulin,...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in pregnancy for women with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Some background Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) automatically tracks blood glucose levels throughout the day and night. A CGM works through a tiny sensor inserted under the skin. The sensor tests...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The aim of this study was to evaluate blood sugar levels during breastfeeding in mothers with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The main finding of the study was that breastfeeding at night time rarely caused hypoglycemia in comparison to women with T1D that were not breastfeeding. Some background The World Health Organization recommends...
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In a nutshell This study investigated blood glucose control in the second and third trimesters and pregnancy outcomes in women with type 1 diabetes. The authors concluded that regular testing of average blood glucose levels could be beneficial, as higher levels were associated with adverse outcomes. Some background Patients with type 1 diabetes...
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In a nutshell This study assessed whether physical activity during pregnancy could help control blood sugar levels in women diagnosed with pregnancy-related diabetes. The authors concluded that taking part in both moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity helped keep blood sugar levels within recommended ranges. Some background Gestational...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the effects of carbohydrate consumption on control of blood glucose levels (glycemic control) during early pregnancy in women with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The study concluded that lower carbohydrate consumption, and carbohydrate counting, improved glycemic control during early pregnancy. Some background T1D...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the association between weight gain during pregnancy and baby birth weight in women with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study concluded that higher weight gain was associated with higher birth weights, regardless of blood glucose levels in women with T1D. Some background Nearly half of babies born to women with T1D...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of pre-pregnancy weight and weight gain during pregnancy of women with gestational diabetes on the weight status of their children. Some background Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat that takes height and weight into account. It can be used to classify people by weight status. A BMI of...
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In a nutshell This study compared insulin detemir (Levemir) and insulin NPH (Novolin N, Novolin NPH, Humulin N) for the treatment of pregnant women with gestational or type 2 diabetes. Some background Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes are managed similarly in pregnant women. Insulin tends to be the first...
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In a nutshell This article is a review on the use of insulin analogue drugs in pregnancy. The review covers the latest findings published recently in different medical journals. Some background Diabetes is the most common medical condition in pregnancy. Diabetes during pregnancy can lead to miscarriages, born abnormalities in the baby, and an...
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