The 89% Predictive Power: Rethinking GDM as a Multi-Faceted Interventional Target

Gestational diabetes affects 14% of pregnancies, but we're moving past the blood-sugar-only view. This week on Rethinking Diabetes, we analyze how oxidative stress links maternal obesity and GDM, and we reveal groundbreaking insights into high complication rates tied to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Plus, we explore game-changing advances in diagnostics: from identifying 145 first-trimester biomarkers (like PAPP-A) and phthalate metabolites to using cord blood markers like IGF-1 to predict risks. Finally, we look at new management strategies, including the effectiveness of selenium supplementation and moderate-intensity exercise.