A new study published in the journal of BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth showed that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and gestational hypertension (GH) are closely linked to an increased triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index during the first trimester.

TyG index is a surrogate measure of insulin resistance and has drawn attention. Insulin resistance typically rises throughout pregnancy to promote the growth of the fetus, but high resistance in the early stages of pregnancy can put women at risk for complications like preterm delivery, preeclampsia, GDM, and fetal overgrowth. Early-trimester TyG index evaluation provides a chance to detect high-risk pregnancies before clinical issues develop.

According to recent research, aberrant placental development, endothelial dysfunction, and poor gluco

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