Research: Gestational Diabetes and Risk of Future Ischemic Heart Disease, hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes

Increased risk of ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes in women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus, a target group in general practice for preventive interventions: A population-based cohort study – PLOS One (free)

Commentaries: Women who have gestational diabetes in pregnancy are at higher risk of future health issues – University of Birmingham, via ScienceDaily (free) AND Target Patients With Gestational Diabetes After Birth to Reduce Risks – Medscape (free registration required)

Related article and commentaries: Association of History of Gestational Diabetes With Long-term Cardiovascular Disease Risk