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Previous Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Markers of Cardiovascular Risk
Joint Authors
Creatsas, George
Lambrinoudaki, Irene
Vrachnis, Nikolaos
Augoulea, Areti
Sifakis, Stavros
Zoe, Iliodromiti
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the developed world has increased at an alarming rate over the last few decades.
GDM has been shown to be associated with postpartum diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
A history of previous GDM (pGDM), associated or not with any of these metabolic abnormalities, can increase the risk of developing not only type 2 diabetes mellitus but also cardiovascular disease (CVD) independent of a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes later in life.
In this paper we discuss the relationship among inflammatory markers, metabolic abnormalities, and vascular dysfunction in women with pGDM.
We also review the current knowledge on metabolic modifications occurring in normal pregnancy and the link between alterations of a normal metabolic state with the long-term maternal complications that may result in increased CVD risk.
Our review of studies on pGDM prompts us to recommend that these women be considered a population at risk for later CVD events, which however could be avoided via the use of specially designed follow-up programs in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vrachnis, Nikolaos& Augoulea, Areti& Zoe, Iliodromiti& Lambrinoudaki, Irene& Sifakis, Stavros& Creatsas, George. 2012. Previous Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Markers of Cardiovascular Risk. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vrachnis, Nikolaos…[et al.]. Previous Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Markers of Cardiovascular Risk. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vrachnis, Nikolaos& Augoulea, Areti& Zoe, Iliodromiti& Lambrinoudaki, Irene& Sifakis, Stavros& Creatsas, George. Previous Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Markers of Cardiovascular Risk. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473139
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473139