Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that first develops during pregnancy, when hormonal changes reduce the body's sensitivity to insulin and blood glucose levels rise. It typically appears in the middle to later stages of pregnancy and often resolves after delivery, though it signals an increased future risk …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 63× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2574-450X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that first develops during pregnancy, when hormonal changes reduce the body's sensitivity to insulin and blood glucose levels rise. It typically appears in the middle to later stages of pregnancy and often resolves after delivery, though it signals an increased future risk of type 2 diabetes for the mother. When not well managed, gestational diabetes can raise the likelihood of complications for both mother and baby, including high blood pressure disorders of pregnancy, larger-than-average birth weight, and difficulties around delivery. Screening through blood glucose testing during pregnancy allows for early identification, and management centers on monitoring blood sugar, dietary and lifestyle measures, and medication when needed. Research within this journal's scope reflects these themes, including studies of pregnancy outcomes in treated gestational diabetes, the risk factors associated with the condition among pregnant women, and its relationship with proinflammatory cytokines. Within the scope of obesity management, gestational diabetes connects pregnancy to the broader study of metabolic health, insulin resistance, and the factors that influence glucose regulation. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to diabetes in pregnancy, maternal metabolic health, and related outcomes.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 63 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Gestational Diabetes, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Obesity Management (ISSN 2574-450X).

Journal editorial board
Amit Surve · United States Paola Aceto · Italy Joseph Fomusi Ndisang · Canada

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