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Exercise is safe and beneficial for managing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance exercise, performed at least three times weekly, is recommended for women with GDM.

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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Endocrinology
  • Sports Medicine

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  • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence is rising globally, posing risks to mother and child.
  • Effective GDM management focuses on controlling hyperglycemia through diet, medication, and exercise.
  • Women often avoid exercise during pregnancy due to perceived risks, despite its benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy of exercise in managing GDM.
  • To establish evidence-based exercise prescription guidelines for GDM.
  • To address the lack of current exercise guidelines for GDM.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of research on exercise interventions for GDM.
  • Assessment of exercise safety and efficacy in pregnant women with GDM.
  • Synthesis of findings to inform guideline development.

Main Results:

  • Supervised exercise is safe and effective for GDM management.
  • Exercise aids in blood glucose control for women with GDM.
  • Aerobic and resistance training are beneficial.

Conclusions:

  • Exercise should be integrated into GDM care.
  • Medical professionals should refer GDM patients to exercise specialists.
  • Recommended exercise: moderate-intensity aerobic and resistance training, 3+ times/week, 30-60 min sessions.