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When it comes to treating mild chronic hypertension during pregnancy, a strategy of lowering blood pressure (BP) below 140/90 mm Hg is preferrable, as it leads to better pregnancy outcomes without increasing the risk of birthing small-for-gestational-age babies when compared with a strategy of reserving treatment only for severe hypertension, according to the open-label Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) trial.

The use of either an insulin pump or a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device among pregnant women with type 1 diabetes leads to improved glycaemic control, although pump use appears to be linked to higher birth weight measures, a study has found.

Myo-inositol, a nutritional supplement that is present in fruits and fibre-rich foods, shows promise in the prevention of gestational diabetes, as reported in a study.

Individuals who experience menopause before age 50 years may be at an elevated risk of developing dementia, according to results of a UK study presented at the EPI Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2022.