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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2025; 13(29): 111096
Published online Oct 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i29.111096
Published online Oct 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i29.111096
Table 7 Summary of clinical strategies for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus recurrence
Strategy | Effectiveness | Comments |
Preconception lifestyle | ++ | Strongest evidence, cost-effective |
Mid-late pregnancy lifestyle | - | Typically implemented too late for meaningful metabolic benefit |
Metformin | - | No proven preventive effect |
Probiotics | - | Promising but inconsistent |
Bariatric surgery | +++ | Consider for BMI ≥ 35 kg/m² and failed lifestyle efforts |
- Citation: Luo QJ, Ni Q. Life-course management of gestational diabetes mellitus: A narrative review. World J Clin Cases 2025; 13(29): 111096
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v13/i29/111096.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i29.111096