Women who avoid exposure to computer and phone screens before bedtime may have a lower risk of gestational diabetes, according to a study by Northwestern University. Dr. Minjee Kim, an assistant professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said that the risks of light exposure from such devices were under-recognised. “Our study suggests…

How can I manage my gestational diabetes? Many women with gestational diabetes can manage their blood glucose levels by following a healthy eating plan and being physically active. Some women also may need diabetes medicine. Follow a healthy eating plan Your health care team will help you make a healthy eating plan with food choices that are…

Researchers from the University of Queensland have raised concerns over the influence a spouse’s diet has on a woman’s food choices during pregnancy, as the expecting mother’s diet and health will also impact the health of their future children. “Better education and support for partners could help improve the eating habits of expectant mums, which…

A study conducted by the University of Queensland has called for an “urgent need” to revisit the diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis, encouraging the review of the one-step diagnosis recommended by the International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) and practiced widely in Australia. Australia currently undertakes the one-step…