(Amanda Surujpaul)Alicia Dubay's gestational diabetes illustrates the stakes for women at high risk of developing the condition. The adaptations and their vital consequences add to the appeal of potential simple new way of reducing the risk of gestational diabetes. Each year, an estimated 15 million pregnancies worldwide are affected by gestational diabetes. The study's authors said that if the association between air temperature and risk of gestational diabetes is real, then lowering home thermostats and spending more time outdoors in cool weather may reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. For women like Dubay who are already at high risk for gestational diabetes, staying cool can help reduce that risk.

Source: CBC News May 15, 2017 03:56 UTC