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Depressive symptoms linked to worse metabolic profile in postpartum women

Última actualización 9 de septiembre de 2026

Key finding

Symptomatic women had a higher level of anxiety based on the STAI-6 questionnaire (14.5 ± 3.6 vs. 11.2 ± 2.6, p < 0.001).

This study examined the relationship between depressive symptoms and metabolic profiles in women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus, finding significant associations with anxiety and metabolic syndrome.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study examined the relationship between depressive symptoms and metabolic profiles in women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus, finding significant associations with anxiety and metabolic syndrome.

Clinical relevance

Understanding the link between depressive symptoms and metabolic health is crucial for clinicians working with women who have had gestational diabetes. Addressing mental health may improve overall health outcomes, as these women are at higher risk for both psychological and metabolic disorders.

Keep in mind

The study may not be generalizable due to a specific population focus. Effectiveness of the interventions was unclear based on the results. Potential confounding factors were not fully explored.

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Yana V, Caro M, Karolijn VDK, et al. Association between Depressive Symptoms and Metabolic Profile in Women with Prior Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025;14(10):3592. doi:10.3390/jcm14103592

Efectos Principales

Women with depressive symptoms had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (38.6% vs. 21.9%, p = 0.044).

Symptomatic women exhibited higher LDL-cholesterol levels (3.2 ± 0.8 vs. 2.8 ± 0.8 mmol/L, p = 0.009).

Women with depressive symptoms reported higher anxiety levels (14.5 ± 3.6 vs. 11.2 ± 2.6, p < 0.001).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Anxiety level (STAI-6 scores), Depressive symptoms prevalence, LDL cholesterol, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes

Primary outcomes

  • Anxiety level (STAI-6 scores)
  • Depressive symptoms prevalence
  • LDL cholesterol

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 63

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Related topics

5

Evidence pairs

128

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Quality of Life

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Anxiety level (STAI-6 scores)

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Anxiety level (STAI-6 scores)

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Anxiety level (STAI-6 scores)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Depressive symptoms prevalence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Depressive symptoms prevalence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Depressive symptoms prevalence

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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LDL cholesterol

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → LDL cholesterol

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → LDL cholesterol

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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Postoperative Sleep Conditions Monitored by Sleep Bracelets

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Postoperative Sleep Conditions Monitored by Sleep Bracelets

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Postoperative Sleep Conditions Monitored by Sleep Bracelets

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Quality of life

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Quality of life

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes → Quality of life

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
75
Strong
ImpactScore™
65
Slightly Positive
ConsistencyScore™
67
generally_consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 3 estudios
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Depressive symptoms prevalence was similar between intervention and control groups (30.5% vs. 22.6%, p = 0.293).
  • Women with depressive symptoms had significantly lower quality of life (SF-36 scores, p < 0.050).
  • Higher anxiety levels were consistently observed in symptomatic women (p < 0.001).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus.
  • Individuals experiencing depressive symptoms post-pregnancy.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to women without a history of gestational diabetes.
  • The study's findings on interventions were inconclusive.
  • Further research is needed to explore the impact of mental health on metabolic outcomes.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • The study may not be generalizable due to a specific population focus.
  • Effectiveness of the interventions was unclear based on the results.
  • Potential confounding factors were not fully explored.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Quality of Life Outcomes, Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes and Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers.

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Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve quality of life?

Strong Evidence

Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes may improve quality of life.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Quality of life

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 75.4 | weak positive | ConsistencyScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve ldl cholesterol?

Moderate Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes for ldl cholesterol.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    LDL cholesterol

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve anxiety level (stai-6 scores)?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes for anxiety level (stai-6 scores).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Anxiety level (STAI-6 scores)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study

Does Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes improve depressive symptoms prevalence?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Lifestyle intervention for prediabetes for depressive symptoms prevalence.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Depressive symptoms prevalence

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
1 supporting study
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