Effect of Walking Exercise on Controlling Blood Glucose Level and Body Mass Index Among Gestational Diabeticwomen

Abstract

Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical health problems that may occur during pregnancy and may lead to a range of short and long-term maternal, fetal as well as neonatal complications. However, recent researches have revealed that, walking exercise has been considered as a 'gold standard' in controlling blood glucose level and body mass index among gestational diabetic women.Aim: The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of walking exercise on controlling blood glucose level and body mass index among gestational diabetic women