Introduction
diabetes, GDM, Diabetes
GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE, GDM, GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS, DIABETES, DISEASES, INSULIN SENSITIVITY, DIABETES
Diabetes is one of the most non-communicable diseases and the fastest-growing global health emergency in the 21st century. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), defined as ‘glucose intolerance first detected during pregnancy’, is one of the risk factors for diabetes [The occurrence rate of GDM worldwide increased from 13.17% to 2020 to 16.7% in 2021 [Physical activity can prevent and treat diabetes by improving glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity [Physical activity self-efficacy has been consistently identified as a key determinant for the beginning and maintenance of physical activity [It is suggested that standardized physical activity monitoring procedures must be conducted to increase physical activity and decrease the burden of non-communicable diseases [Mobile health (mHealth) technologies are cost-effective and scalable. mHealth programs use mobile and wireless technologies to support health and improve medical outcomes [Pregnancy is a unique window in which pregnant women are easily motivated to maintain or start positive health behaviors for their own and the unborn child’s health, along with an increased frequency of contact with healthcare providers [