Physical activity level in women with gestational diabetes mellitus: Lifestyle INtervention for Diabetes prevention After pregnancy (LINDA-Brasil) study.

Leony Morgana GallianoAnelita H M Del VecchioJuliana SilvaniCristina FaçanhaFabrício B Del Vecchio

Published in: Journal of diabetes (2018)

Among Brazilian women with GDM, physical activity levels and practices were low, with most women reporting decreased physical activity during pregnancy. A low socioeconomic status was associated with lower physical activity. These findings indicate the need to reinforce the importance of physical activity in the management of GDM in Brazil.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
cardiovascular disease
randomized controlled trial
pregnancy outcomes
type diabetes
healthcare
primary care
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
polycystic ovary syndrome
adverse drug
glycemic control
electronic health record