Early cardiovascular events in women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus

Conclusions: A history of GDM was identified as a risk factor of CVD, especially coronary vascular diseases, within the 7 years postpartum. A lifestyle changes from postpartum onwards can be recommended and supported.

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Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - January 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Karine GoueslardJonathan CottenetAnne-Sophie MarietMaurice GiroudYves CottinJean-Michel PetitCatherine Quantin Source Type: research