Progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus and associated risk factors after hyperglycemia first detected in pregnancy: A cross-sectional study in Cape Town, South Africa.

Tawanda Chivese Shane A NorrisNaomi S Levitt

Published in: PLoS medicine (2019)

The progression to T2DM in women with previous HFDP found in this study highlights the need for interventions to delay or prevent progression to T2DM after HFDP. In addition, interventions to prevent HFDP may also contribute to reducing the risk of T2DM.

Keyphrases

south africa
physical activity
glycemic control
hiv positive
cardiovascular disease
preterm birth
pregnant women
adipose tissue
human immunodeficiency virus
pregnancy outcomes
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected