Title: Enhancing postpartum cardiometabolic health for women with previous gestational diabetes: Next steps and unanswered questions for pharmacological and lifestyle strategies.
Authors: Golubic, Rajna; Car, Josip; Nicolaides, Kypros
Abstract: The article discusses the impact of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on women's long-term cardiometabolic health, highlighting the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) postpartum. It explores the effectiveness of lifestyle modifications and pharmacological interventions, such as incretin-based therapies, in reducing these risks. The study emphasizes the need for further research to address unanswered questions, including the impact of combined interventions on foetal outcomes, psychological well-being, and the influence of genetic factors, while also advocating for more diverse and culturally sensitive approaches in future studies.
Subjects: OBESITY in women; LEAN body mass; TYPE 2 diabetes; ADIPOSE tissues; EXERCISE therapy; GESTATIONAL diabetes; BREASTFEEDING; WEIGHT loss; HEALTH behavior
Publication: Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism, 2025, Vol 27, Issue 2, p447
ISSN: 1462-8902
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1111/dom.16070

Enhancing postpartum cardiometabolic health for women with previous gestational diabetes: Next steps and unanswered questions for pharmacological and lifestyle strategies.

Golubic, Rajna; Car, Josip; Nicolaides, Kypros