Review Article
Ayako Hayashi, Nobuhiko Sug
Abstract
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the perinatal complications. This disorder affects women not only during pregnancy but also after delivery. It is necessary for pregnant women to be cognizant of both their diet and physical activity. Although recommendation for dietetic treatment for GDM was represented, a consensus on diet treatment for GDM has not been obtained yet. Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on preventing GDM was demonstrated, however, scientific evidences related to non-exercise activity thermogenesis are still lacking. More researches concerning nutrition and physical activity during pregnancy should be performed to establish the better management protocol for prevention and treatment of GDM.