CONCLUSION
Our results suggest that a light physical activity intervention, chosen
on purpose in order to allow large-scale application without important
resources, is not sufficient once GDM is diagnosed. Since beginning
regular exercise earlier in pregnancy can successfully prevent GDM, we
may conclude that starting an exercise program once gestational diabetes
is diagnosed is too late and that physical activity promotion should be
encouraged before and throughout pregnancy.
Acknowledgment: This study was funded by a competitive grant
from the Clinical Research Centre of the Faculty of Medicine, University
of Geneva, and the University Hospitals of Geneva, Switzerland.
(Pending) Funding for open access publication was granted by the
University of Lausanne.
Disclosure of interests : We have no interests to declare