Fatimah Arshad
Malaysia
Research Article
Metabolic Syndrome, Abnormal Glucose Tolerance and High Sensitivity-C-Reactive Protein among Women with a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Author(s): Sangeetha Shyam, Fatimah Arshad, Rohana Abdul Ghani, Norasyikin A Wahab, Karuthan Chinna, Nik Shanita Safii, Yusof Barakatun Nisak and Nor Azmi KamaruddinSangeetha Shyam, Fatimah Arshad, Rohana Abdul Ghani, Norasyikin A Wahab, Karuthan Chinna, Nik Shanita Safii, Yusof Barakatun Nisak and Nor Azmi Kamaruddin
Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a risk factor for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Early detection of cardio-metabolic risks is recommended for management. This study evaluated the associations between Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), abnormal glucose tolerance and cardiovascular risk factors in Malaysian women with prior GDM.
Method: Seventy-seven, non-diabetic women post-GDM, aged 20-40 years (mean BMI: 26.4 ± 4.6kg/m2) with high type 2 diabetes risks, were evaluated at a median of four months postpartum. Their anthropometric and biochemical measurements were obtained.
Results: The overall prevalence of MetS and dysglycaemia were 22% and 29% respectively. Dysglycaemic was predominantly impaired glucose tolerance (IGT: 77%).MetS was higher among dysglycaemic subjects although also detected.. View More»
