Sedentary behavior, gestational diabetes mellitus, and type 2 diabetes risk: where do we stand?

Steven T. Johnson, Brigid Lynch, Jeff Vallance, Margie H. Davenport, Paul A. Gardiner, Sonia Butalia

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    Abstract

    A substantial number of pregnancies are complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and up to 70 % of women with GDM go on to develop type 2 diabetes. Given the extensive body of research suggesting physical activity reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, facilitating physical activity, and reducing sedentary time may be effective approaches to promote the health of women with a previous GDM diagnosis. Here, we discuss physical activity, exercise, and sedentary behavior, in the context of GDM and the potential for type 2 diabetes risk reduction.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5-10
    Number of pages6
    JournalEndocrine
    Volume52
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr. 2016

    Keywords

    • Gestational diabetes
    • Physical activity
    • Risk
    • Sedentary

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