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Intermediate metabolism in normal pregnancy and in gestational diabetes

Di Cianni, G., Miccoli, R., Volpe, L., Lencioni, C., Del Prato, S.·2003·Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews

Abstract

Complex though integrated hormonal and metabolic changes characterize pregnancy. In the face of progressive decline in insulin action, glucose homeostasis is maintained through a compensatory increase in insulin secretion. This switches energy production from carbohydrates to lipids, making glucose readily available to the fetus. This precise and entangled hormonal and metabolic condition can, however, be disrupted and diabetic hyperglycemia can develop (gestational diabetes). The increase in plasma glucose level is believed to confer significant risk of complications to both the mother and the fetus and the newborn. Moreover, exposition of fetal tissues to the diabetic maternal environment can translate into an increased risk for development of diabetes and/or the metabolic syndrome in the adult life. In women with previous gestational diabetes, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is greatly enhanced, to the point that GDM represents an early stage in the natural history of type 2 diabetes. In these women, accurate follow-up and prevention strategies are needed to reduce the subsequent development of overt diabetes. This paper will review current knowledge on the modifications occurring in normal pregnancy, while outlining the mechanisms. In this paper, we will review the changes of intermediary metabolism occurring during pregnancy. In particular, we will outline the mechanisms responsible for gestational diabetes; the link between these alterations and associated maternal and neonatal morbidity will be examined.

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  • During early gestation, insulin sensitivity increases, promoting the uptake of glucose into adipose stores.

    “During early gestation, insulin sensitivity increases, promoting the uptake of glucose into adipose stores in preparation for the energy demands of later pregnancy [5].”

    From The Pathophysiology of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (2018) · cites this paper as [5]

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Authors
Di Cianni, G., Miccoli, R., Volpe, L., Lencioni, C., & Del Prato, S.
Affiliations
University of Pisa (IT)
Venue
Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2003-07
Volume
19
Issue
4
Pages
259-270
ISSN
  • 1520-7552 (ISSN-L)
  • 1520-7560
OpenAlex
W2129752055
Cited by
406
References
129
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.40
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • CINECA IRIS Institutial research information system (University of Pisa) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Pancreatic function and diabetes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Birth, Development, and Health
Keywords
gestational diabetes mellitus, intermediary metabolism, pregnancy, glucose homeostasis, insulin resistance, insulin secretion, maternal hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes risk, metabolic syndrome, maternal and neonatal morbidity, postpartum follow-up
MeSH terms
Female, Glucose, Homeostasis, Hormones, Humans, Insulin, Pregnancy, Reference Values, Diabetes, Gestational

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