Impact of diet and exercise on the prevention of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes

Identifier:  TFG:8881

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFG8881

Authors:  Macià Romero, Judit

Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the effect of diet and exercise on the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed and Web of Science (2014–2024) for clinical trials assessing lifestyle interventions. Results: Five studies were included (n=100–1601). All reported a lower incidence of T2DM in the intervention groups, although only one showed statistically significant differences. Four studies observed improvements in metabolic parameters. Conclusion: Diet- and exercise-based interventions improve metabolic profiles and may reduce the risk of progression to T2DM in women with a history of GDM. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings.