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Does Exercise in Pregnancy Decrease Risk of Gestational Diabetes?

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PURPOSE:

This study by Wang et al. (AJOG, 2017) sought to determine if exercising during pregnancy decreased the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in overweight and pregnant women.

METHODS:

Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT)

RESULTS:

300 women with singleton pregnancies were split into two groups, those who cycled three times a week for at least 30 minutes and the control group who continued their usual levels of activity. 26% of the women who exercised were obese, as were 25.3% of the women who were in the control group. Women who exercised had significantly lower rates of GDM than the control (22.0% vs. 40.6%). These women also had lower average weight gain (4.08 kg vs. 5.92 kg) and lower rates of hypertensive disorders (17.0% vs. 19.3%) during pregnancy. Exercising lowered the weight of the infants and lessened the risk of macrosomia. Exercising was also associated with lower rates of C-section (29.5% vs. 32.5%). Exercise did not increase the risk of preterm birth.

Learn More – Primary Sources:

A randomized clinical trial of exercise during pregnancy to prevent gestational diabetes mellitus and improve pregnancy outcome in overweight and obese pregnant women

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