The Role and Control of the Microbiome in Gestational Diabetes
Reducing the risk of gestational diabetes and the possible further development of Type 2 diabetes by treating periodontal disease in pregnant women.
Researchers:
- Robert Genco
- Yasumitsu Shimizu
Sunstar Buffalo Microbiome Grant: $589,000
Executive Summary
During pregnancy about five to eight percent of women develop gestational diabetes. It often resolves after childbirth, but is associated with increased risk of Type 2 diabetes later.
Periodontal disease is more common in women with gestational diabetes and may contribute to poor glycemic control during pregnancy, as well as an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later.
We are treating periodontal disease in women who have gestational diabetes so we can understand the disease's effect on the microbiome, glycemic control and future development of Type 2 diabetes.