Sedentary Behaviors and Abnormal Glucose Tolerance among Pregnant Latina Women.

The article presents a research which investigates the connection between abnormal glucose tolerance (AGT) and sedentary lifestyles in pregnant Hispanic American women in the U.S. This research has been already conducted and proven in nonpregnant women and researchers have delved the connection between sedentary behavior and glucose tolerance abnormality in pregnant Latinas. Participants include 1231 pregnant Hispanic American women who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus and researchers have cited their sedentary activities such as watching television, frequent sitting, and lack of exercise and sports activity participation. Researchers found that these pregnant women are more likely to have AGT, particularly in their mid-pregnancy stage.