Table 4 Mild-moderate physical activity effects on gestational diabetes prevention
From: The prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus (The role of lifestyle): a meta-analysis
Author | Exercise type | Duration | Intensity | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
da Silva et al. [22] | Aerobic and resistance, three times | 60Â min, from week 16, overweight | Moderate | Not sign |
Nobles et al. [25] | Aerobic, most days | 30Â min, from 12Â weeks, overweight | Moderate | Not sig |
Oostdam et al. [26] | Aerobic and resistance, three times | Duration not stated, from 12Â weeks, overweight | Moderate | Not sig |
Seneviratne et al. [28] | Aerobic, cycling | Compliance was poor, 33%, from 20Â weeks, overweight | Moderate | Not sig |
Barakat et al. [20] | Aerobic, three times | 50–55 min throughout pregnancy | Moderate | Improved glucose intolerance |
Ruiz et al. [27] | Aerobic and resistance, three times | 50–55 min throughout pregnancy | Mild-moderate | Improved glucose intolerance |
Simmons et al. [29] | Aerobic and resistance daily | Throughout pregnancy, no specific duration | Mild-moderate | Not sig |
Tomić et al. [31] | Aerobic, three times | 50 min throughout pregnancy | Moderate | Improved glucose intolerance |
Wang et al. [32] | Aerobic, three times | 30Â min of cycling throughout pregnancy | Moderate | Improved glucose intolerance |