Recent Findings on Exercise Therapy for Blood Glucose Management in Patients with Gestational Diabetes

Inadequate management of blood glucose levels in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poses risks for both pregnant women and the developing fetus. Attaining appropriate blood glucose control is crucial to mitigate potential adverse outcomes. This study aimed to consolidate the latest guidelines from...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2024-08, Vol.13 (17), p.5004
Main Authors: Jung, Ah Reum, Seo, Yongsuk, Lee, Jooyoung, Hwang, Jae Gu, Yun, Somi, Lee, Dae Taek
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerobics
Back pain
Clinical practice guidelines
Contraindications
Exercise intensity
Fetuses
Gestational diabetes
Glucose
Gynecology
Heart rate
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Insulin resistance
Obstetrics
Participation
Physical fitness
Physiology
Pregnancy
Questionnaires
Womens health
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Summary:Inadequate management of blood glucose levels in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poses risks for both pregnant women and the developing fetus. Attaining appropriate blood glucose control is crucial to mitigate potential adverse outcomes. This study aimed to consolidate the latest guidelines from representative professional societies, providing insights into exercise therapy for GDM patients and suggesting potential avenues for future research. The review was conducted with up-to-date exercise guidelines from prominent societies, such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC), the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and the Korean Diabetes Association. The ACOG and SOGC/CSEP recommend 150 min of low to moderate intensity exercise, 3-4 times a week, combining aerobic and resistance exercises. All guidelines advise against activities involving sudden directional changes, physical contact, a risk of falling, and exercises performed lying down. Despite cautions from the ADA and ACOG on blood glucose fluctuations during physical activity, the lack of specific methods and recommendations from other societies reveals a notable gap in evidence-based guidelines for GDM. For effective and safe blood glucose management in GDM patients, further research should be conducted on the exercise-related precautions outlined for GDM patients. Establishing ample evidence would facilitate the development of customized exercise guidelines for GDM patients.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm13175004