Pregnancy is described as the window to a woman's future health. A study by Feig et al. has found an increased risk of diabetes mellitus later in life in women with a history of pre-eclampsia or gestational hypertension, which suggests the need for screening and preventative measures in these women.
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Complications occurring during pregnancy increase the risk of metabolic diseases later in life
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Pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension increase the risk of diabetes mellitus years after delivery
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Women who have had gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational hypertension or pre-eclampsia could benefit from targeted screening and early interventions to decrease their risk of developing diabetes mellitus
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Feghali, M., Miodovnik, M. Hypertension during pregnancy and future diabetes mellitus. Nat Rev Endocrinol 9, 446–447 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2013.110
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