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Sedentary behavior, gestational diabetes mellitus, and type 2 diabetes risk: where do we stand?

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A substantial number of pregnancies are complicated by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and up to 70 % of women with GDM go on to develop type 2 diabetes. Given the extensive body of research suggesting physical activity reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, facilitating physical activity, and reducing sedentary time may be effective approaches to promote the health of women with a previous GDM diagnosis. Here, we discuss physical activity, exercise, and sedentary behavior, in the context of GDM and the potential for type 2 diabetes risk reduction.

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Johnson, S.T., Lynch, B., Vallance, J. et al. Sedentary behavior, gestational diabetes mellitus, and type 2 diabetes risk: where do we stand?. Endocrine 52, 5–10 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-015-0828-y

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