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Reuters - Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) who gain more than the Institute of medicine-recommended amount of weight are at increased risk for undesirable outcomes, including preterm delivery and cesarean delivery, research shows. These women are also more likely to require medical therapy to control their diabetes.

November 14 is the most important day of the year for the over 250 million people with diabetes worldwide. World Diabetes Day draws attention to the global diabetes epidemic and the need for action to improve care, prevent the disease in those at risk and find a cure. People on every continent, from countries as far apart as Australia and Uruguay, have organized activities to mark the day.

New worldwide research indicates that, less than 50% of type 2 diabetes patients* are achieving target long-term blood glucose measures (HbA1c)1, and 40% of patients are experiencing diabetes complications2. These results are being announced in support of World Diabetes Day (WDD), an annual campaign run by the International Diabetes Federation. WDD also heralds the beginning of a national search to find 'The Face of diabetes'.

Diabetes appears to be linked with an increased risk of pelvic girdle syndrome. This is shown in a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public health and Akershus University hospital. The study showed that five percent of women had had serious pelvic girdle syndrome (pain in both iliosacral ligaments and symphysis pubis) during their last pregnancy. Three percent of these women reported that they had diabetes, while diabetes was seen in only 0.

Title: Chemical in Plastics May Cause Fertility ProblemsCategory: health newscreated: 11/14/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 11/14/2008