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[Diabetes mellitus. Exercise and pregnancy]
T Sandoval-Rodríguez1, C G Partida-Hernández, F Arreola-Ortíz
1Unidad de Investigación Médica en Medicina Reproductiva, Hospital Ginecología y Obstetricia Luis Castelazo Ayala.
Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|January 24, 1998
Summary
Exercise during pregnancy, including for those with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is safe and reduces risks. Moderate exercise under medical supervision is recommended, tailored to individual health assessments.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Endocrinology
- Sports Medicine
Context:
- The Second International Workshop-Conference on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (1985) recognized the benefits of exercise in pregnancy.
- Studies on animals and humans demonstrate reduced perinatal morbidity and mortality with exercise during pregnancy.
Purpose:
- To outline key aspects of physical exercise prescription for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
- To guide the safe and effective implementation of exercise programs for improved outcomes.
Summary:
- Moderate exercise programs for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are endorsed under medical supervision.
- A comprehensive pre-exercise assessment is crucial, considering physical health, age, diabetes type, control, and long-term complications.
- Individualized exercise parameters (type, duration, intensity, frequency) are determined by the patient's health status to maximize benefits and minimize risks.
Impact:
- Facilitates evidence-based exercise guidelines for managing GDM during pregnancy.
- Promotes safer pregnancies and potentially reduces perinatal complications.
- Empowers healthcare providers to prescribe tailored exercise regimens for improved maternal and fetal health outcomes.