What are the risk factors for gestational diabetes?

Authors

  • Brian Johan Bustos-Viviescas Centro de Comercio y Servicios, SENA Regional Risaralda. Pereira, Colombia
  • Carlos Enrique García Yerena Universidad del Magdalena. Santa Marta, Colombia
  • Carlos Alberto Romero Cuestas Universidad de Cundinamarca. Fusagasugá, Colombia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17459742

Keywords:

Diabetes Gestacional, Riesgos, Embarazo

Abstract

  Identifying and managing all risk factors associated with gestational diabetes is essential for reducing the complications this disease presents for both mother and infant. Therefore, a preventative approach that considers the pregnant woman's health history, lifestyle, and context promotes a healthy pregnancy and reduces healthcare costs. Thus, it is crucial that all healthcare professionals adopt a comprehensive approach that promotes activities and strategies prioritizing early detection and preventative intervention, fostering environments and resources that support a healthy lifestyle for mothers and families.

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Author Biographies

Brian Johan Bustos-Viviescas, Centro de Comercio y Servicios, SENA Regional Risaralda. Pereira, Colombia

nvestigador en Ciencias del Deporte y la Salud. Educador Físico. Especialista en Métodos y Técnicas de Investigación. Maestro en Actividad Física y Entrenamiento Deportivo. Doctorando en Salud Pública. Mis áreas de interés son la Fisiología del ejercicio, el entrenamiento de la fuerza, el acondicionamiento físico y las valoraciones funcionales en deportes.  ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4720-9018

Carlos Enrique García Yerena , Universidad del Magdalena. Santa Marta, Colombia

Licenciado en Educación Básica. con énfasis en educación física Recreación y Deportes.
Especialistas en Pedagogía Universitaria Magister en ciencias de la actividad física recreación y deportes. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9973-552X

Carlos Alberto Romero Cuestas , Universidad de Cundinamarca. Fusagasugá, Colombia.

Licenciado en Educación Fisica (Facultad de Ciencias del deporte y la educación física;  Doctor en cienciasde la actividad física y el deporte; Doctorado en Ciencias de la motricidad humana Docente Tiempo Completo. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6287-8711

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Published

2025-07-15

How to Cite

Bustos-Viviescas, B. J., García Yerena , C. E., & Romero Cuestas , C. A. (2025). What are the risk factors for gestational diabetes?. Salud, Arte Y Cuidado, 18(2), 221-222. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17459742

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