RISK FACTORS AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS: MATERNAL AND FETAL PERSPECTIVES
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gestational diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, macrosomia, preeclampsia, obesity, glucose tolerance, perinatal outcomes, dietary intervention, metabolic screening, pregnancy complications, neonatal hypoglycemia, risk stratification, prevention protocols, carbohydrate metabolismAbstract
Gestational diabetes mellitus affects approximately 14% of pregnancies globally, with maternal age above 30 years, pre-pregnancy BMI exceeding 27 kg/m², and family history constituting primary risk determinants. This investigation evaluated preventive interventions including dietary modification restricted to 1800-2000 kcal daily and moderate physical activity totaling 150 minutes weekly, demonstrating 31% reduction in GDM incidence among high-risk cohorts. Maternal complications decreased by 23%, while macrosomia rates declined from 18.4% to 11.7%, supporting early screening and lifestyle-based prevention protocols.
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