Lifestyle choice tied to 92% reduction in type 2 diabetes risk post-GDM
Women with a history of GDM can reduce their risk even if they are genetically susceptible or have high BMI, researchers say
Optimising five lifestyle choices may significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes for women who have experienced gestational diabetes mellitus, a study suggests.
Data from the prospective US Nurses Health Study II show that adherence to recommendations on the five modifiable risk factors — BMI, diet, physical activity and use of alcohol and cigarettes — is associated with a more than 90% relative reduction in risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
