Long-term cost-effectiveness of implementing a lifestyle intervention during pregnancy to reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Melanie A LloydJedidiah MortonHelena TeedeClara MarquinaDina AbushanabDianna J MaglianoEmily J CallanderZanfina AdemiPublished in: Diabetologia (2023)
This study demonstrates significant cost savings from implementation of a structured lifestyle intervention during pregnancy, due to a reduction in adverse health outcomes for women during both the perinatal period and over their lifetime.
Keyphrases
- type diabetes
- randomized controlled trial
- cardiovascular disease
- metabolic syndrome
- weight loss
- physical activity
- pregnancy outcomes
- quality improvement
- primary care
- healthcare
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- pregnant women
- risk factors
- insulin resistance
- glycemic control
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- adverse drug
- electronic health record