RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Lifestyle Intervention is Beneficial in Pregnant Women at Risk for Gestational Diabetes
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 11
SP 9
OP 10
DO 10.1177/155989771311004
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/11/9.abstract
AB Lifestyle modifications incorporating healthy diet and increased physical activity in nonpregnant adults are effective for proper weight control as well as prevention of diabetes in at-risk individuals. This article reports on the results of study in pregnant women at risk for gestational diabetes in which a similar lifestyle intervention was effective in improving glucose metabolism and insulin resistance.