Mixed
Adherence to healthful dietary patterns (aMED, DASH, aHEI) is inversely associated with a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
If you have had gestational diabetes, adopting a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and healthy fats (like the Mediterranean, DASH, or aHEI patterns) can significantly lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Aim to minimize red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and refined grains. This is a long-term lifestyle shift, not a quick fix.
Adherence to healthful dietary patterns is associated with lower T2DM risk among women with a history of GDM.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort (n=4413), long follow-up (16 years), validated FFQ, but observational design limits causal inference.
Source
Healthful Dietary Patterns and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Among Women With a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Deirdre K. Tobias et al. · Archives of Internal Medicine · 2012
DOI 10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3747
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