Original scientific paper

METABOLIC SYNDROME INCIDENCE IN WOMEN WITH PREVIOUS GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS

Danko Bljajić ; Klinika za ženske bolesti i porode KBC-a u Zagrebu, Petrova 13, Zagreb
Josip Juras orcid.org/0000-0002-1801-5732
Marina Ivanišević orcid.org/0000-0001-6478-1174
Josip Đelmiš orcid.org/0000-0002-7332-5936

Abstract

This study was carried out to examine the incidence of diabetes and the factors associated with them in women five years after they were examined for gestational diabetes (GDM). Women (N=90) whose GDM status was determined (WHO criteria) delivered live babies. Of these, 90 women available for follow-up after 5 years underwent a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test and detailed anthropometry. Diabetes was determined using WHO criteria, and metabolic syndrome using IDF criteria recommended for European women. The incidence of diabetes was 7.8% and metabolic syndrome 42%. Women with MS had larger waist-to-hip ratio, skinfolds, body mass index and higer FPG (fasting plasma glucose). Our findings suggest high diabetes and cardiovascular risks in women with previous GDM. Follow-up of these women after delivery would provide opportunities to modify adverse lifestyle factors.

Keywords

gestational diabetes; type 2 diabetes; metabolic syndrome

Hrčak ID:

65716

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/65716

Publication date:

1.6.2009.

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