Predicting persistent impaired glucose tolerance in patients with gestational diabetes: The role of high sensitivity CRP and adiponectin

ConclusionsMidpregnancy high sensitivity CRP is a potential predictor of persistent impaired glucose tolerance diagnosed on the postpartum 2‐hour 75‐g oral glucose tolerance test in GDM women in the immediate postpartum period. Further investigation is needed in a larger population of women prior to using specific cut‐offs for diagnostic purposes. High‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein levels in the immediate postpartum period should be seen as an adjunct, not a replacement, for the standard long‐term screening of women with a history of a GDM pregnancy.

Source: Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews - December 7, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Celeste P. Durnwald, Katheryne Downes, Rita Leite, Michal Elovitz, Samuel Parry Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research